The recent case of Mellor -v- MFG Academies Trust has considered the position whereby an employer has failed to provide a private space for a female employee to express breast milk when at work. In this case, Ms Mellor who worked as a teacher had requested a private space to use in order to express […]
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 intimidating, humiliating, hostile, degrading or offensive environment. Such conduct can amount to harassment if it is related to one of the protected characteristics listed below: – Age Disability Gender reassignment Marriage and civil partnership Pregnancy […]