A subscriber contacted us with a thorny issue. In their workplace (as in many up and down the country) they operate a “Secret Santa” at Christmas. One employee found his gift offensive. Could the
employer be liable?
Published 25.01.2007
An employee who was sacked after he used his work toilet when a cleaner was present and then failed to flush afterwards has lost his tribunal claim for unfair dismissal. Why were there solid grounds
for dismissal in this case?
Published 14.02.2022
In a recent case, a man alleged that a male colleague had sexually harassed him. The employer argued that as the behaviour was “man to man”, he could not have been offended by it. What view did the
tribunal take on this?
Published 13.04.2012
When an employee claims sexual harassment, they will invariably name their employer in any tribunal proceedings. However, the alleged perpetrator can be named too and this is becoming more common.
What should you do?
Published 03.07.2019
An employee who was often called a “good girl” by her ex-manager has won her sexual harassment claim. However, the ex-manager didn’t attend the hearing to give evidence. Can former employees be
forced to attend the tribunal?
Published 26.05.2022
In May 2022 the tribunal ruled that a male manager who called a male employee “bald” had committed an act of sexual harassment. Why did the tribunal reach this decision and what else do you need
to know about sex-based harassment?
Published 07.06.2022
In many workplaces, there will sometimes be a loud expletive or two, particularly if staff are under pressure. But can this behaviour, in itself, ever amount to harassment? What’s the tribunal’s
view?
Published 17.10.2012
A 16 year old who was called “immature” when he chased an employer about a promised apprenticeship has been awarded £8,000 for the harassment he experienced. As well as name calling what else did the
employer do wrong?
Published 04.12.2020
An employee constantly recounts their online dating experiences to colleagues and doesn’t spare any details. To some, their tales may be amusing. But why, for legal reasons, should you ask them to
tone it down?
Published 15.01.2016
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has said that an off-the-cuff remark about an employee’s sexual orientation is unlikely to amount to harassment. A good news decision, but what happens when the
Equality Act 2010 comes into force?
Published 25.08.2010