Bullying and harassment

Preventing workplace harassment is critical for creating a safe, respectful, and legally compliant environment.

 

At Brightmine, we provide expert resources and guidance to help HR professionals identify, address, and prevent harassment in line with UK employment law. Explore practical strategies, compliance tips, and best practices to protect your employees and maintain a positive organisational culture.

  • Harassment – an employers law guide

    Harassment – an employers law guide

    Guidance on harassment related to protected characteristics, including employer duties, types of harassment, reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment, and upcoming changes under the Employment Rights Act.

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HR News

Male employee was sexually harassed by a male colleague’s “how’s it hanging?” greeting

A sexual harassment case where an employment tribunal upheld complaints of direct sex discrimination based on an inappropriate …

HR News

Racial harassment: manager accused of stereotyping black pub worker wearing St Patrick’s Day hat

A case examining whether comments made by a manager about a black pub worker’s appearance at a St …

Commentary and Insights

Harassment in the workplace: Nine commonly asked questions

The law on workplace harassment has become more complex following major changes in 2024, with further updates expected …

Guides – How to

Addressing and preventing workplace bullying: Understanding bullying

This leading practice guide explains what constitutes workplace bullying, including different types of bullying and the behaviours that …

Webinars

Harassment in the workplace – a practical guide for employers on understanding the law

Join us as Katherine Flower, a partner in the employment law team at Burges Salmon, sets out organisations’ …

Blogs

Anti-harassment and anti-bullying policy

Use this model policy to set out your organisation's commitment to preventing bullying and harassment at work, including …

Commentary and Insights

Third-party harassment and tribunal awards explained

Third-party harassment myths explained: what employers need to know about liability, tribunal claims, and compensation awards.

Commentary and Insights

A turning point for workplace harassment

HR leaders are navigating a wave of employment law changes, including new workplace harassment legislation. Learn from industry …

Guides – How to

Sexual harassment risk assessment: A quick guide

Sexual harassment risk assessments are key to fulfilling an employer's responsibility to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. …

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