Harassment
Claims about unwanted conduct related to a protected characteristic.
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Overview
This page explains harassment claims in plain English, including unwanted conduct and workplace-environment arguments under discrimination law.
Common examples
- Repeated comments, behaviour, or treatment linked to a protected characteristic.
- A pattern of conduct said to create a degrading or hostile environment.
- Workplace culture issues where the employer’s response is also challenged.
What tribunals often look at
- Whether the conduct was unwanted and related to the protected characteristic relied on.
- Its purpose or effect in the workplace context.
- How the employer handled reports or warnings about the conduct.
Timing note
It is often important to map separate incidents carefully and assess whether they form part of one course of conduct.
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