Case judgment clarifies what constitutes harassment

A Court of Appeal judgment has brought fresh clarification for both employers and employees, as to exactly what type of behaviour amounts to 'harassment' and will allow a claim under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997, according to law firm, Beachcroft LLP.

In the case of Veakins v. Kier Islington Ltd, Miss Veakins brought a claim for harassment against her employers, Kier Islington Ltd, claiming that she was harassed at work by her supervisor, Mrs Jackie Lavy.  At her trial the cl... (343 more words)

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