Commentary and insights

All items: Bullying and harassment

  • The Worker Protection Bill - what protection does it offer?

    Date:
    21 September 2023

    The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act) Bill is almost ready to become law - but it is a shadow of its former self, says consultant editor Darren Newman.

  • Third-party harassment - action points for employers

    Date:
    6 September 2023

    Third-party harassment has had a chequered history under the law. Here, employment judge Tina Elliott looks at the legislative background, the current position and the steps employers can take to protect their staff and themselves.

  • Employment law 2023: six key tasks for HR

    Date:
    13 January 2023

    We look at what HR needs to do to meet its employment law obligations and prepare for the coming year.

  • Preventing bullying and harassment: Five reasonable steps for employers to take

    Date:
    15 August 2022

    Under the Equality Act 2010, an employer can escape liability for acts of discrimination committed by its staff where it has taken "all reasonable steps" to prevent the discrimination. What steps should employers take to reduce the risk of liability for bullying and harassment committed by their workforce in the course of employment?

  • The 10 most important employment law cases in 2021

    Date:
    8 December 2021

    Despite the coronavirus pandemic, HR professionals have had their fair share of employment law rulings to keep track of in 2021. We count down the 10 most important judgments of the year that every employer should know about.

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