Harassment

Undercover cops – welcome support or slippery slope?

17-Mar-2021 By Ed Bedington

The proposal that undercover police are to be sent into pubs as part of a pilot women’s safety initiative is a thorny issue and far from black and white.

Drinkaware

Sexual harassment is a 'societal problem' says Drinkaware chief

26-Sep-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

Elaine Hindal, chief executive of charity Drinkaware, has said that sexual harassment at licensed venues, especially in the night-time economy is a “societal problem” and has given advice to licensees on how they can help customers who are a bit worse...

Legal guide: Staff tattoos

17-Sep-2014 By Charles Russell

Employees who have tattoos cannot be treated differently or face disciplinary action just for having body markings. This guide from law firm Charles Russell aims to help operators know where they stand.

Employment Law: Beware of festive frolics

02-Dec-2010

Now we are entering the party season, despite tight social committee budgets reflecting the recession, we can all start to look forward to the...

Legal advice: What happens if a customer harasses your staff?

11-Apr-2008

Most responsible employers would want to protect their staff from any harassment from customers but recent changes in the law have made it even more...

Hello gorgeous: not any more sir!

10-Apr-2008 By Joe Lutrario joe.lutrario@william-reed.co.uk

New rules could ban banter at the bar New laws may make banter with the barmaid a thing of the past. Licensees who allow sexist jokes — or even...

Barmaid banter a thing of past

02-Apr-2008 By Joe Lutrario

New discrimination laws could spell the end for banter with barmaids

Legal advice: Workplace bullying

07-Feb-2008

WHAT ARE the responsibilities of the employer with regard to employees being bullied or harassed? In the past decade there have been numerous reports...

Employers to be liable for sex harassment of staff by public

22-Mar-2007 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u

Licensees could face legal action if members of staff are subjected to sexual harassment by the public, following a High Court ruling. A raft of...

Pubs liable for sexual harassment

16-Mar-2007

Licensees could face legal action if staff are sexually harassed by the public, following a High Court ruling. A raft of legal claims have been...

Legal advice: Check your new legal obligations

25-Oct-2005

By Rebecca Caws of thePublican.com's team of legal experts from London solicitor Joelson Wilson.The National Minimum WageOnce again the National...

Legal advice: Belief management

03-Nov-2003

New regulations to protect workers against discrimination based on religious groundsby Philip Henson of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from...