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Imagine this: Lisa, a hardworking employee at a large retail shop, has been enduring inappropriate comments from a colleague for months. At first, she tries to brush it off, but over time, the remarks become more frequent and uncomfortable. After much internal struggle, Lisa finally reports the harassment to her manager, expecting swift action. But […]

It was a bright Monday morning when Tina, an employee at a large corporate law firm, walked into her office feeling nervous. Tina has been living with fibromyalgia for years now. One fine day she decided to let her organisation know about it and requested for reasonable accommodations – including flexible hours and a quiet 

Workplace banter is often seen as harmless chatter that fosters camaraderie among colleagues. However, when such banter has sexual connotations, it can turn into sexual harassment, as seen in the case of Miss M Bratt v JGQC Solicitors Ltd. This case emphasises the legal and ethical responsibility of employers to ensure that their workplaces are

Robust policies and proactive management are some ways in which companies can address sexual harassment in the workplace. The most crucial line of defence that employers can mount against this massive risk is policies that clearly define harassment and are applied consistently. The case of  Sieberer v. Apple Retail UK Ltd underscores exactly that.  Christoph

For many women, announcing a pregnancy at work can trigger an unsettling shift in workplace dynamics. Instead of receiving the support they deserve, pregnant employees often face unfair treatment and assumptions about their capabilities and commitment. The case of Nicola Hinds is a stark reminder of how pregnancy discrimination can affect both the individual and the

A recent NHS Staff Survey has brought to light a troubling reality faced by healthcare workers in England: the widespread prevalence of unwanted sexual behaviour. Out of the 675,140 NHS employees who participated in the 2023 survey, more than 84,000 reported incidents. Alarmingly, over 58,000 staff members experienced harassment from patients, their relatives, or the