{"id":92388,"date":"2024-09-11T16:43:58","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T15:43:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/downtowninbusiness.com\/?p=92388"},"modified":"2024-09-11T16:44:01","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T15:44:01","slug":"harassment-bullying-and-banter-at-work-do-you-know-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/downtowninbusiness.com\/news\/members-news\/2024\/09\/11\/harassment-bullying-and-banter-at-work-do-you-know-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Harassment, bullying and banter at work: Do you know the difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On 26th October 2024 there is a significant change in the law, shifting the onus on to employers to be proactive about protecting their workforce against harassment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This change will affect every business in England, without exception. It is expected to have a huge impact on industries with many employees such as in hospitality or manufacturing, and statistics show more women are likely to be affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the eyes of the law how the employee\u2019s opinion is what matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Harassment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be physical, verbal or visual and includes in-person or through online messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bullying<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It covers employer events and employers are also set to become liable for employees harassed by customers or third parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Banter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While actions may be intended as friendly or humorous, the behaviour may actually be seen as harassment in legal terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cWhat if I do nothing?\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, there is the option to do nothing. Chris Hayes, employment law Partner and Head of Innovation at HM3 Legal says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGiven that the average sex harassment claim in the past year was around \u00a340,000 there is obviously a huge risk to any business considering \u2018sitting it out\u2019 to see what happens. From October 26th there will be an added penalty for not taking steps to prepare and protect workers as a Judge will be able to award an additional 25% in compensation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can you prepare for the law changing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It may be possible to remove liability if your company can show it has taken \u2018reasonable steps\u2019 to prevent workplace harassment, and you can prove it. The team of employment lawyers at HM3 Legal believe that businesses can increase worker safety and reduce risk by taking action BEYOND just updating written policies. Why does this matter? A more comprehensive response is required to support this new anti-harassment law, including training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will be vital to upskill employees and raise awareness about the legal distinctions between harassment, bullying and banter \u2013 and ensure a reliable, regular and transparent process is in place to be able to evidence that all-important proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is time to prepare before the law comes into force in October. Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/hm3.legal\/hm3-legal-anti-harassment-package\/\">brief video<\/a> from HM3 Legal explaining the change in the law and options to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Justine Watkinson, employment law Partner at HM3 Legal adds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhy create an anti-harassment package? Because the law is strengthening and doing the minimum by updating written policies is unlikely to be enough! Training your employees and adopting a transparent and thorough process can safeguard employees so they feel supported at work, and protect businesses from claims and sizable fines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur team works with in-house HR professionals and helps employers navigate tribunals and litigation \u2013 yet of course wherever we can, we prefer to help businesses prevent claims in the first place.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact HM3 Legal for a no-obligation conversation about helping your business prepare. Email: <a href=\"mailto:Hello@HM3Legal.co.uk\">Hello@HM3Legal.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can you spot the difference between harassment or banter in the workplace? 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