Liability of employers for third party harassment in the UK
International Journal of Law and Management
ISSN: 1754-243X
Article publication date: 5 September 2020
Issue publication date: 4 January 2021
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.
Keywords
Citation
Middlemiss, S. (2021), "Liability of employers for third party harassment in the UK", International Journal of Law and Management, Vol. 63 No. 1, pp. 147-156. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLMA-06-2020-0171
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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