Insights on Employment Law for Individuals and Businesses
The Worker Protection Act 2023 mandates reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment, covering third parties. Tribunals can boost compensation by 25% for breaches under the Equality Act.
Starting September 2025, the Economic Crime Act holds large UK organisations criminally liable for failing to prevent fraud by associates, unless reasonable procedures are proven to be in place.
The 2025 Supreme Court ruling defines 'sex' as biological under the Equality Act, leading EHRC to update guidance for single-sex facilities, emphasising privacy and flexibility with gender-neutral options for compliant workplaces.
Recent 2025 tribunal decisions, like Kokomane v Boots, expand victimisation safeguards under the Equality Act, emphasising context in claims and providing essential prevention strategies for employers and employees alike
