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An employer has been ordered to pay an employee £19,000 for sexual harassment after she was hugged from behind by a colleague at a works party. How can you protect yourself from a similar type of
claim?
Published 05.04.2023
Legislation outlawing discrimination against gay staff was introduced in December 2003. But just how far do these rules affect office banter? What guidance does a new case have to offer you?
Published 24.08.2006
You might think that if your workplace has a culture of banter, that there’s no legal risk. However, a new case has cast doubts on this. What’s the latest news?
Published 30.05.2008
Staff often look for ways to lighten the workplace mood. But what if a female employee’s solution is to display a calendar featuring scantily-clad men? Is this just a bit of harmless fun or are you
breaking the law?
Published 06.10.2009
Many people meet their partner through work. But what if one employee shows an interest in another yet their feelings aren’t reciprocated? Is this one for Cupid to sort out, or could you be under a
duty to intervene?
Published 21.04.2010
Following one law firm’s “lively” office party, the likely paternity of an employee’s baby was the subject of much speculation. This gossip led to her resigning and claiming harassment. What view did
the Employment Appeal Tribunal take?
Published 03.11.2010
A female employee had been seeking compensation of £4 million after alleging she was hired for her looks and subject to four years’ sexual harassment. But she lost at tribunal. What was the main
reason behind this?
Published 01.06.2010
An employee has made an “off-the-cuff” remark to another about their ethnic background. But how offensive does it have to be for it to amount to racial harassment, and what can you do to avoid this
type of incident?
Published 19.06.2009
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