'Open earshot' | Staff who overhear sexual comments can be victims of harassment, tribunal rules

An employment tribunal has ruled that an employee who overheard colleagues making sexual remarks at work was subjected to unlawful harassment, even though the comments were not directed at him.

The ruling came in the case of Mr M Davies, who alleged harassment, victimisation, wrongful dismissal and detriment linked to whistleblowing, while working briefly as a sales executive for White Dove Garages in April 2024.