Liability of employers for third party harassment in the UK.

Middlemiss, Sam

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.

Citation

MIDDLEMISS, S. 2021. Liability of employers for third party harassment in the UK. International journal of law and management [online], 63(1), pages 147-156. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLMA-06-2020-0171

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Aug 12, 2020
• Online Publication Date: Sep 3, 2020
• Publication Date: Feb 28, 2021
• Deposit Date: Sep 17, 2020
• Publicly Available Date: Sep 17, 2020
• Journal: International Journal of Law and Management
• Print ISSN: 1754-243X
• Electronic ISSN: 1754-2448
• Publisher: Emerald
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 63
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 147-156
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLMA-06-2020-0171
• Keywords: Workers; Liability; Harassment; Employer; Party; Third
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/968352