In respect of the claims against the first respondent:
a. The claims of harassment are well-founded to the extent set out in the
Reasons below.
b. The claims of direct discrimination are well-founded to the extent set
out in the Reasons below.
c. The unauthorised deduction of wages claim succeeds in respect of
deduction of pension payments.
d. The breach of contract claim in respect of notice pay is well-founded.
e. The claim for holiday pay is well founded
This is a very interesting and somewhat complex case that has learning points for all HR teams, Operational Managers and Directors.
What starts of as “banter” and “friendship” can easily go wrong leading to disastrous consequences for all. Its so easy for everything to get out of hand as this case shows.
Many people will struggle with what was said and done
Read the case transcript here
Staff, Managers, Leaders Directors all benefit from Sexual Harassment Awareness Training.
I hate to the think what the penalty award will be and its a lot cheaper than a court fine.
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harassment– later accusation, belated accusation, many years later by Valeriy Osipov used under CC BY 4.0