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Liability of employers for third party harassment in the UK

Sam Middlemiss (Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland)

International Journal of Law and Management

ISSN: 1754-243X

Article publication date: 5 September 2020

Issue publication date: 4 January 2021

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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

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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