Tag: employment law

  • Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assaults in the Workplace

    Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assaults in the Workplace

    Have you been the victim of sexual assault or sexual harassment in the workplace.  A 2018 survey was carried out and contrasted with a survey in 2012.  They key findings were as follows:- 60% of women say they have experienced some form of sexual harassment, an increase from 21% in 2012; There has been an…

  • Workers Compensation “Reasonably Excused” – what does that mean?

    Workers Compensation “Reasonably Excused” – what does that mean?

    We acted for Jill who was a retail assistant in a large company. A couple of things happened at work which were outside her control, which caused her to develop severe stress and anxiety. Finally, Jill visited her doctor who put her off work. Jill notified her employer that she had sustained a psychological injury,…