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Can employers be held liable for harassment that takes place during a work-related social event?

The Employment Rights Act 2025 provisions introducing liability for third-party harassment and requiring employers to take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment are due to come into effect on 30 October 2026.
How should employers deal with requests for time off to watch key events during the Olympic Games or other major sporting events?
What action can employers take in advance of major sporting events to discourage absenteeism?
How should employers deal with employees who spend work time following sporting events on the internet?
What financial assistance can an employer claim from the Ministry of Defence when one of its employees is mobilised?
When will a derogatory comment posted on social media amount to defamation?
What can an employer do if an employee posts a derogatory comment about it on social media?
What are the defences available to an employee who has posted a potentially defamatory comment about their employer on social media?
Can a defamatory comment posted by an employee on social media be used as evidence in the employee's disciplinary proceedings?
What is the prescribed period in relation to a reservist who is reinstated after demobilisation?

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