Issue 843

New law against sexual harassment

A new law has been passed against intimidation which will require employers to take steps to ensure that women in particular are not pestered in the workplace.

Geographical location

The appeal tribunal has made clear that transfers of ownership of a business are not restricted by geography, provided at least part of it is located in the UK.

Mutual consent

In this case relating to a reciprocal arrangement resulting in the termination of the employee’s contract, there was no evidence to suggest he had been coerced.