new sexual harassment laws 'will protect staff'
Fri 28 Mar 2008
28/03/2008
New sexual harassment laws will make employers responsible for protecting their workers from customers and the public, Personal Today has reported. Changes to the Sex Discrimination Act will enable employees to seek damages if their bosses have ignored previous incidents. "These changes present a new challenge for employers who will be able to exert far less authority over a customer than over a member of their staff," said Stuart Chamberlain, employment law expert at online information service, Consult GEE. The law was changed after the equal opportunities commission claimed it was inadequate to protect women against discrimination. "Employers may feel uncomfortable about confronting clients about inappropriate behaviour, but they need to be aware that failing to take action on this could now result in a claim for compensation, including injury to feelings," Mr Chamberlain added.
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