On 30 October 2026 the duty to prevent sexual harassment will become more onerous for employers who will be required to take all reasonable steps
In AB v GH Limited the EAT has clarified how consent and intoxication affect whether sexual conduct is ‘unwanted’ for harassment purposes. Consent is an
The EAT’s recent decision in AB v Grafters Group Ltd reminds HR teams that employer responsibility for harassment may extend beyond the workplace. What happened
Recent research shows a 39% increase in sexual harassment concerns since the introduction of the “duty to prevent” sexual harassment in October 2024. With the
The recent case of Woodhead v WTTV Limited and anor reminds employers of the importance of handling disciplinary processes with sensitivity, especially when mental health
In this 1-hour webinar, BDBF Managing Partner Gareth Brahams and Associate Emma Burroughs explore the legal rights and responsibilities surrounding belief expression in today’s complex
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy has reignited love for the Bridget Jones films, but rewatching the series, you cannot help but notice that the
In this 1-hour webinar, BDBF Managing Associate Tom McLaughlin and Principal Knowledge Lawyer Amanda Steadman discuss the “once-in-a-generation” changes the Employment Rights Bill will bring
The mandatory duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment at work came into force on 26 October 2024. New and updated
On 10 October 2024, the Government published the Employment Rights Bill, which will take forward many of its proposals for workplace reform. In the third
In this 1-hour webinar, BDBF Partner Nick Wilcox and Associate Julia Gargan explore the steps employers need to take in order to be ready for
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has confirmed that the new duty for employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment at work
