Employment Notes
Tag: harassment
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India: Dismissal of Sexual Harassment Petition
Widespread allegations of sexual harassment in the press and the international "#MeToo" social media campaign have thrown the issue of sexual harassment …
UK: employers should review sexual harassment policies and staff training
The continuing media focus on sexual harassment claims has highlighted an issue which poses a significant challenge for all employers, to ensure there is …
APAC: Workplace Harassment
The daily allegations of harassment in the press and social media campaigns highlighting the prevalence of harassment around the world should prompt …
Australia: Romero v Farstad Shipping saga - A reminder to get your approach to company policies right
There has been further development in the Romero v Farstad Shipping saga, with the Full Federal Court this week dismissing each of Ms Romero’s appeal …
Asia: Mandatory Employment Policies
HR practitioners will be aware that work rules are mandatory in certain jurisdictions in Asia once an employer reaches a specified number of employees. …
Australia: Important interim order in a bullying application
A recent decision in the anti-bullying jurisdiction of the Fair Work Commission has highlighted the (potentially complicated) interaction …
Hong Kong: Damages for injury to feelings and exemplary damages
As a general rule, employees bringing a claim for damages against their employer will need to demonstrate that they have suffered financial loss as a …
New Zealand: Fair and reasonable dismissals
The New Zealand Court of Appeal has ruled on the standard for employers in justifying dismissal decisions, finding it requires an overall assessment of …
Hong Kong: Consultation on standard working hours proposals and recommendations for discrimination law reform
The Standard Working Hours Committee has released a discussion paper for public comment on policy options for regulating working hours in Hong Kong. …
UK: Harassment - potential liability for damages to indirect victim
An employer could be vicariously liable under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 for harm caused by an employee harassing a colleague, including …
UK: TUPE - impact of transfer on time limit for harassment claim
A transferee may face claims for pre-transfer harassment lodged more than three months after the transfer where the perpetrator continues to harass …
Japan: Record pay out for power harassment and overwork claim
On 4 November 2014, the Tokyo District Court awarded JPY 58 million to the aggrieved family members of a young employee who committed suicide. The Court …
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