A mum of two has won a sex discrimination case after her boss accused her of 'skiving' off while she was looking after her young children.
Trainee accountant Holly Grant successfully sued the Oxforshire-based Buffery & Co at an employment tribunal for sex discrimination and is now due to receive compensation.
Harriet Gardner, solicitor in our Employment & HR Services team, looks at the case which highlights how parents can experience discrimination on the basis of sex, related to their caring responsibilities.
This article includes:
- The case background
- The ruling
- What are harassment and bullying behaviours?
- Why is it sexual harassment in this case?
- Are you being bullied or harassed at work?
