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Whatever your business, we can help you prosper.
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From relationship breakdowns or personal injuries to property or criminal defence, we can help you achieve the best outcome for you and your family.
A safe, respectful workplace is central to employee wellbeing and productivity, and ultimately to business success. Allegations of workplace harassment or bullying can be highly disruptive, affecting morale, increasing staff absence and turnover, and potentially exposing employers to serious legal and reputational risk.
Issues of workplace harassment or bullying require careful, timely and informed handling to protect both your staff and your organisation. At Coodes, we advise employers across the region on preventing, managing and responding to workplace harassment and bullying issues. We support organisations in creating positive working environments and in dealing robustly and fairly with complaints when they arise.
Employers have a legal duty to provide a safe working environment and to protect employees from harassment, discrimination and inappropriate behaviour at work. Harassment may be linked to a protected characteristic under equality legislation, or it may arise more broadly as workplace bullying. In either case, the result can be significant legal exposure, including constructive dismissal, discrimination and personal injury claims.
Crucially, employers can be held liable for the actions of their staff towards colleagues, clients, customers and suppliers, including any abusive, discriminatory or otherwise inappropriate behaviour. If it happened at work, it’s the employer’s responsibility. It is therefore essential to establish, communicate and consistently uphold clear standards and policies.
Our specialist employment team can provide practical support tailored to your organisation including:
Compensation for successful claims can be uncapped and the management time involved can be very significant. It is vital that you ensure your business is protected and following best practice, wherever possible addressing issues before they reach the formal claim stage.
Contact our expert employment team if you are facing a claim or are concerned about an issue developing. We can help you choose the best approach to protect your business and staff.
Head of Employment
Paralegal
Head of Employment
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