Liability of employers for third party harassment in the UK. Issue 1 (5th September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Middlemiss, Sam
• Is Part Of: International journal of law and management. Volume 63:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 147
• Page End: 156
• Publication Date: 2020-09-05
• Subjects: Workers -- Liability -- Harassment -- Employer -- Party -- Third; Labor laws and legislation -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Trade regulation -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Labor laws and legislation -- Great Britain -- Cases; Trade regulation -- Great Britain -- Cases; 346.0664
• DOI: 10.1108/IJLMA-06-2020-0171
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1754-243X

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: This paper aims to summarise current law dealing with third party harassment in workplaces in the UK and make recommendations for improving law. Design/methodology/approach: Review of case law, articles etc. Findings: It is found that the current law is inadequate and unclear, and in dire need of reform. Research limitations/implications: This research study will be useful for trade unions and employers and employees and workers. Practical implications: This study supports the cause of reform of the law. Originality/value: To the best of the author's knowledge, this study is an original piece of work.