Harassment laws ‘becoming more protective of employees’

BOSSES can no longer rely on the defence that a reasonable person would not consider particular behaviour to be bullying, harassment or sexual harassment, it emerged yesterday.

Harassment laws ‘becoming more protective of employees’

Speaking at an Employment Law Seminar in Dublin solicitor David Fagan brought delegates up to date with the latest legislative developments.

“Recent developments suggest that legislation is likely to become more protective of employees, not less, and as the employer is often the person faced with ultimate liability, employers have to be aware of the risks, and to operate control systems that are both workable and commercially cost effective”, said Mr Fagan who works with O’Donnell Sweeney Solicitors.

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