Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Have you been Sexually Harassed?
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What is Sexual Harassment?
It is stated in UK Law that it is illegal to sexually harass anyone in the workplace No-one goes to work to be abused, harassed or discriminated against because of their gender. No -one should wake up,anxious in the morning worried if the boss is going to have a crafty grope again today.
It is not acceptable for employers or your collegues to abuse you, by making crude, suggestive, derogatory remarks or sexual innuendo.
Crucially, it is how you deal with Sexual Harassment that makes the difference and how as an employer you eradicate the unwarrented behaviour in the workplace.
This website looks at the current laws on discrimination and harassment, and also gives brief information on other discrimination acts which may affect you.
The main aim is to provide information on two levels:
- If you are currently being sexually harassed what you can personally do about it, and what rights you have as support.
- What your responsibilities are as an employer and how you can improve the conditions by preventing and/or responding to the situation.
Expert, professional no win no fee solicitors can help you make a compensation claim for any injuries you have suffered, and you could win whiplash compensation.
Further Information on this site:
- Harassment and Health and Safety Policy
- Sex Discrimination Act
- Exceptions to the Sex Discrimination Act
- Harassment Definition
- What is Sexual Harassment?
- Sex Discrimination Act and your responsibilities as an Employer
- Harassment in the workplace – company policy
- What can I do about Sexual Harassment ?
- Formal Complaints /Grievance procedures
- Discrimination at Work
- Harassment and Employment Tribunals
- Harassment and your Health
- Further Information, help lines and Acts which may relate to your circumstances
