UK:
‘Stale' Training Is No Defence In Racial Harassment Claim
23 April 2021
Stevens & Bolton
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In Allay (UK) Limited v Mr S Gehlen, an employer sought
to defend a claim of racial harassment brought by a former
employee. The employer argued that it had taken 'all reasonable
steps' to prevent harassment by having policies in place and
providing training. This case shows that in circumstances where
such measures have gone 'stale', the 'reasonable
steps' defence will not be made out. Boma Adoki explains more
in this short video.
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