Employee protections are tightening

Two recent tribunal rulings have sent a clear message to employers: employee protections are tightening, and it’s more important than ever to keep workplace policies up to date.

In one case, an administrator was unfairly dismissed for limited personal internet use, the tribunal decided the company’s response was disproportionate and lacked a clear policy.

In another, an employee successfully claimed harassment after overhearing sexually explicit conversations between colleagues, even though the comments weren’t directed at him.

These cases underline a few key lessons for organisations:
✅ Be transparent about monitoring and ensure it’s proportionate
✅ Recognise that harassment can include overheard behaviour, not just direct comments
✅ Foster a culture of respect and prevention, not just reaction

For HR, legal and leadership teams, this is a good moment to review policies, training, and workplace culture. Protecting employees isn’t just about compliance, it’s about trust and respect at work.

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