racial and sexual harassment

Adrian Waltho
Member - 27 posts

Dear Debbie,

The simple answer is that employers are totally vicariously liable for any racial or sexual harassment caused by their employees. You can be taken to a tribunal and, if the harassed employee wins their case, could be fined an unlimited amount.

You may find it useful to read the following article on the Workplace Law Network:

http://www.workplacelaw.net/display.php?resource_id=4246

Though the subject is the new sexual orientation and religious belief legislation, everything Rachel Clayfield says about the consequences of harassment are equally applicable to racial and sexual discrimination.

I hope this answers your query.

Regards,

Workplace Law Network