Tag: workplace harassment

Equality Act Update: Third-Party Harassment at Work

What is unlawful harassment under the Equality Act 2010? Harassment in relation to a protected characteristic is unlawful according to...

May 29th, 2025

Teenager Wins £29,187 for Victimisation Claim Against Employer

Waves in the media, with headlines like “Teenager sacked for wearing trainers wins £30,000,” sparked public interest. While Ms. Benassi...

April 3rd, 2025

Worker Wins Unfair Dismissal Case Over Email Error

Background of the Incident In June 2023, the employee was dismissed for gross misconduct. The employee worked for a curtain...

November 28th, 2024

Case law update – harassment and discrimination

The recent case of Mellor -v- MFG Academies Trust has considered the position whereby an employer has failed to provide...

September 8th, 2022

When does workplace banter become harassment?

Discrimination legislation in the UK protects employees from “banter” which has the effect of violating their dignity or creating an...

April 13th, 2022