Sexual Harassment Workplace

As part of a package to measures to clarify the law on sexual harassment the UK government will develop a code of practice for employers on workplace sexual harassment. The code of practice is to be developed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), and examine employers’ legal responsibilities to protect their staff from harassment. Within these measures the government plans to consult on reforming non-disclosure agreements (NDAs); soldifying …

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The Government has announced new legal curbs against the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and other so-called gagging orders to stop workers reporting crimes, harassment or discrimination. The new proposals pave the way to ensure that confidentiality clauses, including those which involve cash payouts, do not prevent whistleblowers from speaking to the police or disclosing information regarding criminal proceedings. Prime Minister Theresa May intends to send a “clear message” in …

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It is important to understand a few basic ground rules and dynamics for hugs at work. Is it okay to hug a co-worker? A client? A subordinate? Determining whether it is proper to hug is not just a matter of workplace etiquette but a matter of neccesity especially in the times that we live in. Some people might misconstrue a hug while others on the other end of the spectrum …

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Sexual Harassment is an unpleasant issue. Irrespective of various measures taken by the UK Government, it is still prevalent in the workplace. A survey conducted in January last year revealed that 81% women and 43% of men have experienced sexual harassment in some form at their workplace, whereas about 75% of sexual harassment cases go unreported. Some victims fear retaliation about speaking up and whilst others can be afraid that …

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