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27 Sep

Posted at 12:06h in unfair dismissal, workplace investigations
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The recently published Labour Court determination against Costa Coffee in respect of a sexual harassment case taken by a former employee should provide a stern reminder for employers in respect of their responsibilities to not only have in place appropriate anti-harassment and bullying polices, but to ensure that they are communicated properly and understood and that managers are fully trained in their responsibilities with regard to the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace....

29 Mar

Posted at 12:20h in discrimination
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The well publicised case last year in which three care workers in a nursing home were awarded a total of €150,000 for sexual harassment that was perpetrated by a resident, provides some useful reminders for employers on how sexual harassment complaints need to be managed in the workplace (ADJ- 00015039)...

25 Feb

Posted at 20:42h in equality acts
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This article gives a brief overview of the current legal position in respect of harassment in the workplace and the basis on which harassment can amount to discriminatory treatment under the Equality Acts....