WORKPLACE SEXUAL HARASSMENT

English law defines sexual harassment in the workplace as unwelcome behaviour of a sexual nature whilst in the course of employment. The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and the Employment Rights Act provide employees with protection from this type of behaviour. Specialist employment law solicitors can help victims claim against their persecutors.

These illegal acts include demands for sex or sex acts, indecent assault or rape or suggestive behaviour, such as indecent exposure within the work place. Additionally suggestive looks, verbal threats, suggestions or provocative language, touching an other person’s body and remarking about a person’s appearance in an uninvited way are also illegal.

Make a Complaint

In its more serious forms this behaviour can constitute a civil or criminal claim for assault. Such incidents, especially any involving violence or indecency, should be reported to the police immediately. Victims of these offences should also seek immediate advice from a solicitor with expertise in criminal proceedings.

Employees should first take complaints to the employer. An employer should not ignore a complaint of sexual harassment. Every employer is required to have an accessible policy offering guidance on how to deal with any of these illegal acts.

Employment Law

We are able to offer a wide range of employment law advice including :-

• unfair dismissal
• constructive dismissal
• redundancy
• racial discrimination
• sex discrimination
• racial harassment
• sexual harassment
• disability discrimination
• workplace bullying law
• compromise agreements
• appeals
• age discrimination
• victimisation
• equal opportunities
• discrimination through pregnancy
• transfer of undertakings
• working time regulations
• commercial agents
• religious discrimination
• discrimination on the ground of sexual orientation

Specialist Employment Solicitors

If you believe you have a claim, it is important to get advice from a solicitor specialising in the field of employment law. The specialist knowledge of an employment law solicitor is vital in pursuing a claim to the best conclusion.n If you would like advice just email our offices or send the contact form or telephone us on our helpline for a free initial consultation with a panel solicitor. If you have a viable case it will be dealt with using a risk free no win no fee arrangement. This means that if you dont get paid then your solicitor also doesnt get paid. Taking legal action in this way is totally without risk.