Case digests

Article Abstract:

Highlights of tribunal decisions on four cases related to sexual harassment are presented. The claims included - comments about perceived sexual orientation; unpaid committee member acting as agent of club in sexual harassment; L20,000 compensation for injury to feelings for prolonged sexual harassment; and failure to protect employee from harassment at work.[p1]Some more information could have been provided - one of the decisions could have been referred to.

Powers and duties, Courts

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No reasonable steps defence because no evidence of steps in relation to harasser

Article Abstract:

The decision of London South tribunal in Gately v Sainsbury's Supermarkets plc (case no. 2301018/2004 dated October 21, 2004) is discussed. The case relates to employer's defence plea on grounds of reasonable steps in a claim of sexual harassment.

Employer liability

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Failings in dealing with man's complaint of harassment is due to his sex

Article Abstract:

A legal case between Brown v London Underground Ltd. is presented wherein a man's sexual harassment case was less seriously treated than a woman's complaint, is presented.

Transportation, Transportation Services, Support Activities for Transportation, LOCAL AND INTERURBAN PASSENGER TRANSIT, Transportation industry, London Underground Ltd.

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