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Sexual harassment

The Equality Act 2010 prohibits three types of sexual harassment in the workplace.

The main type of sexual harassment is unwanted conduct of a sexual nature perpetrated on a particular person, for example unwelcome sexual advances.

Also prohibited is sex-related harassment, which means unwanted conduct related to the protected characteristic of sex. The unwanted conduct does not have to be directed towards the complainant or related to his or her actual sex. This could include telling jokes about women or making derogatory sexist remarks about women.

And less favourable treatment based on a person’s rejection of or submission to sex-related harassment or sexual harassment is also unlawful. This could cover circumstances where a woman is rejected for promotion by her boss after turning down his sexual advances.


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    by Rob Moss 18 May 2023
    by Rob Moss 18 May 2023

    Woman interprets seemingly innocent interactions with her boss is judged to have skewed perception of them.

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    CBI appoints chief people officer after misconduct allegations

    by Ashleigh Webber 16 May 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 16 May 2023

    The CBI has appointed Elizabeth Wallace as its chief people officer – a new role created in the wake of misconduct claims.

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    Two in three young women experience harassment at work

    by Jo Faragher 12 May 2023
    by Jo Faragher 12 May 2023

    Two in three young women have experienced sexual harassment, verbal abuse or bullying, according to the TUC.

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    Employers urged to limit alcohol at work parties

    by Ashleigh Webber 9 May 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 9 May 2023

    The Chartered Management Institute has told firms to limit alcohol at work parties to reduce the risk of inappropriate behaviour.

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    Government urged not to backtrack on Worker Protection Bill

    by Rob Moss 2 May 2023
    by Rob Moss 2 May 2023

    Campaigners urge the government not to backtrack on its support for the Worker Protection Bill, which would amend the Equality Act.

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    Sexual harassment: creating a culture where staff can speak up

    by Emma Ferguson-Law 26 Apr 2023
    by Emma Ferguson-Law 26 Apr 2023

    Employees need to feel able to come forward to report incidents of harassment, so organisations need to have robust policies and cultures in place.

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    New chief starts at crisis-hit CBI

    by Jo Faragher 26 Apr 2023
    by Jo Faragher 26 Apr 2023

    Rain Newton-Smith has taken over as director-general of the CBI as the business lobby continues to deal with accusations of...

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    CBI apologises for recruiting ‘toxic’ staff

    by Ashleigh Webber 25 Apr 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 25 Apr 2023

    In an open letter to members, the president of the CBI has apologised for allowing the recruitment of 'toxic staff' to take place.

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    Second CBI rape allegation cites lack of support from HR

    by Jo Faragher 21 Apr 2023
    by Jo Faragher 21 Apr 2023

    A second woman to come forward alleging she was raped by colleagues while working at the CBI.

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    CBI harassment claims: Employers’ duty of care at work events

    by Carolyn Pearson 19 Apr 2023
    by Carolyn Pearson 19 Apr 2023

    With allegations of harassment at the CBI in the news, how can organisations support employees to be safe at work events?

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    Ministers set to drop worker protection bill

    by Ashleigh Webber 11 Apr 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 11 Apr 2023

    The TUC has urged the government not to shelve the worker protection bill, after reports suggested ministers planned to drop it.

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    Tony Danker dismissed from CBI following misconduct claims

    by Ashleigh Webber 11 Apr 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 11 Apr 2023

    Tony Danker has been dismissed from the CBI with immediate effect, following an investigation into allegations of misconduct.

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    Investigations: what lessons does the Met Police review have for HR?

    by Hannah Disselbeck 6 Apr 2023
    by Hannah Disselbeck 6 Apr 2023

    The Baroness Casey Review into the Metropolitan Police has resulted in a number of learning points for HR professionals.

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    Top 10 HR questions March 2023: Third-party harassment

    by Brightmine 4 Apr 2023
    by Brightmine 4 Apr 2023

    We look at the Top 10 HR questions in March 2023, which cover topics including third-party harassment, Ramadan and redundancy.

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    CBI faces further claims of sexual misconduct

    by Rob Moss 3 Apr 2023
    by Rob Moss 3 Apr 2023

    An investigation into sexual misconduct at the CBI is being expanded following further allegations from female employees.

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