Harassment in the Workplace.

Racial and sexual harassment have been held to be unlawful direct discrimination by the RRA and the SDA even though neither are defined as distinct offences under those Acts.

There is an increased awareness of the issues revolved in racial and sexual harassment and recent years have shown a significant rise in complaints to industrial tribunals. If the Complaint is serious, industrial tribunals will award high damages. Therefore, it is crucial for employers to take steps to prevent harassment occurring in their work place. Where it does occur they should deal with it appropriately.

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