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Workplace culture and the proactive duty to prevent sexual harassment: What do employers need to know?

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Christopher Wilsher

From 26 October 2024, employers will have a new legal obligation to “take reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment. Here we explain how the law is changing, sanctions for non-compliance and what you can be doing now to prepare for …

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Sexual Harassment & the risk of relying on workplace ‘banter’ to defend a claim

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Christopher Wilsher

The recent case of Bratt v JGQC Solicitors Ltd is a stark reminder of the risk of relying on workplace ‘banter’ to defend a sexual harassment case. In this case, Miss Bratt, a legal secretary, issued a claim against her …

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