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Employers Liable for Harassment Beyond Work Settings: Tribunal Rules

10/18/2025

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The Employment Appeal Tribunal in AB v Grafters Group ruled that employers can be liable for harassment connected to employment, even outside formal work settings.
The ruling involved a hospitality worker sexually harassed by a colleague during a lift, showing informal interactions and digital communications may fall under employer responsibility.
The decision urges employers to update policies and training to prevent harassment as boundaries between personal and professional conduct blur.

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The Employment Appeal Tribunal in AB v Grafters Group ruled that employers can be liable for harassment connected to employment, even outside formal work settings.
The ruling involved a hospitality worker sexually harassed by a colleague during a lift, showing informal interactions and digital communications may fall under employer responsibility.
The decision urges employers to update policies and training to prevent harassment as boundaries between personal and professional conduct blur.