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Sexist comments | Calling women 'birds' & boasting about sex at work was harassment, tribunal rules
Male staff calling women 'birds' and boasting of sexual conquests has resulted in...
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'Deeply sorry' | Harrods MD admits 'we failed our colleagues' amid Al Fayed scandal
The managing director of Harrods issues an apology as the Al Fayed fallout grows...
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Preventative duty | Upcoming changes to sexual harassment legislation - everything HR needs to know
The Worker Protection Act come into force next month, and HR must act quick...
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Sexual harassment | Lawyer pestered newly promoted female colleague for sex during work trip
A lawyer told a colleague he “would really like to f*** her” and other sexually-charged...
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Matt Groening | The Simpsons creator accused by ex-employee of failing to prevent stalking
Matt Groening, creator of hit show The Simpsons, has been accused of failing to prevent...
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'Coercive behaviour' | BBC warns staff about 'abusing power' in updated guidelines following Huw Edwards scandal
The BBC has warned employees against exploiting their “celebrity status” after...
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Sex harassment row | Boss accused of sexual harassment for shortening his own name to 'Willy'
A warehouse worker said his boss's shortening of his own name to “Willy” was...
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'Humiliating & degrading' | Bully boss invited female employee on holiday amid barrage of sexual & abusive texts
A bombardment of text messages and constant berating left a worker feeling suicidal,...
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EHRC consultation | Equality watchdog seeks employers' views on workplace sexual harassment guidance
Britain's equality watchdog has launched a consultation with employers on an update...
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'That's my girl' | Apple worker who took secret pics of female colleague was unfairly sacked
Despite the shocking actions, an employment tribunal ruled that the tech giant did...
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On pause | The forgotten employment law taking the sidelines during the election
The forgotten swathes of pre-election employment law could be in danger of 'all...
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Sellafield | Ex-HR consultant at nuclear site is charged £5k after losing 'whistleblower' tribunal
An HR consultant who alleged she was sacked after raising bullying concerns at the...
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Sexism in the City | Gov rejects plea to ban workplace gagging orders
More than 400,000 mothers have been forced to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)...
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'Ruins early careers' | New law could protect young interns from sexual harassment
The deputy leader of Labour says a new law to protect interns from sexual harassment...
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'Enough is enough' | Staff at huge UK union vote to strike over alleged failure to stamp out sexual harassment
GMB employees say bosses have failed to act on pledges to stamp out sexism and harassment...
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Viral TikTok | Firm asks employees to share beds with colleagues on corporate trip
In a viral TikTok video, an employee shared her reaction to being told she could...
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'Scared to go to work' | RAF servicewoman 'hid in toilets' to avoid sexual harassment
A former RAF servicewoman says she was was left battling panic attacks and fearing...
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2024 inquiry | Sexual misconduct more prominent on work trips - what should HR do?
In 2023, the government launched an inquiry into sexism and misogyny within London...
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'They take advantage' | Sharon Osbourne reveals she's sacked men for harassing young female staff
TV star Sharon Osbourne has revealed she has sacked many male employees over the...
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'Sick with fear' | Claims of sexual misconduct raised by senior female staff at MoD
Sixty women working at the Ministry of Defence have written a letter describing a...
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