'Stale' training is no defence in racial harassment claim

'Stale' training is no defence in racial harassment claim

How are the Courts approaching potential delay of proceedings amidst the coronavirus pandemic?

In Allay (UK) Limited v Mr S Gehlen, an employer sought to defend a claim of racial harassment brought by a former employee. The employer argued that it had taken ‘all reasonable steps’ to prevent harassment by having policies in place and providing training. This case shows that in circumstances where such measures have gone ‘stale’, the ‘reasonable steps’ defence will not be made out. Boma Adoki explains more in this short video below:

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