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Are organisations legally obliged to carry out risk assessments? What happens if a complainant says they want to remain anonymous? The law relating to workplace harassment is complex and underwent significant changes in 2024, with further reforms expected to be introduced in October 2026 as part of the Employment Rights Act 2025.
Will the introduction of third-party harassment liability for employers lead to pub-goers being banned from discussing contentious subjects over a pint? And do employers really have little to fear from the risk of a tribunal claim in terms of ultimate compensation awards? Stephen Simpson sets out to bust some employment law myths.
To help HR leaders develop their strategies to tackle the practical and cultural challenges of recent and upcoming additions to anti-harassment legislation, Brightmine and HR Grapevine convened a roundtable discussion. During the event, industry professionals shared the key issues they currently encounter in dealing with workplace harassment.
Following significant changes in autumn 2024, the Government's Employment Rights Act 2025 promises further reforms to the harassment laws, including the introduction of explicit new third-party harassment liability. Employment judge Tina Elliott looks at the history of third-party harassment law, the current position and the changes on the horizon.
From 26 October 2024, employers of any size in England, Wales and Scotland have a specific duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of workers in the course of their employment. As the implementation date approaches, what should HR professionals be doing to ensure that their organisation is ready to comply with the new duty?
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.
We look at what HR needs to do to meet its employment law obligations and prepare for the coming year.
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?
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.
Commentary and insights: HR and legal information and guidance relating to bullying and harassment.