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Sexual harassment at work: when is conduct “unwanted”?

By Laura Brennen and Elouisa Crichton
September 2, 2026
  • Discrimination
  • Employee welfare
  • Harassment
  • Tribunal claims
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On our website, we look at a recent EAT decision on the role of consent, capacity and power imbalance in determining whether sexual conduct at work is unwanted and consider what it means for employers seeking to prevent sexual harassment. You can read our insight here [link].

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Laura Brennen

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She is an Associate in Glasgow office.

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