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Teenage Soldier’s death linked to ‘Psychotic and possessive’ behaviour from supervisor, Inquest hears

An inquest into the death of Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck has revealed disturbing details about the intense and unwelcome behaviour she endured from her superior, Bombardier Ryan Mason, in the months leading up to her tragic death.   Gunner Beck, 19, was found dead at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire on 15 December 2021, with…

McDonald’s: More than 700 workers take legal action over harassment claims

McDonald’s employees have said they are still facing sexual abuse and harassment, a year after the boss promised to improve the culture and behaviour at the famous fast-food chain.   This week, 19-year-old worker, Matt, told the BBC how some of his colleagues are still scared of going into work, and that managers “touch up”…

Employers must take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment

From next month, a change in the law will mean employers must take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment at work.   The new law comes into force in October 2024 as the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill aims to strengthen existing protection for workers against sexual harassment.     According to the…

McDonald’s faces one or two sexual harassment claims every week, admits boss

A McDonald’s boss has admitted that the fast-food giant receives ‘between one and two’ sexual harassment claims a week following, a BBC investigation.   McDonald’s UK chief executive, Alistair Macrow told MPs the restaurant chain had sacked 18 people since July, after receiving more than 400 complaints from staff. A BBC investigation discovered that workers…

Universities urged to improve staff sexual assault claims process

The handing of Universities’ sexual assault and harassment allegations apparently needs much work, as there is reportedly a large disparity between how staff abuse claims are dealt with when compared to those put forward by students.   A recent report shows that although some institutions are shown to be providing good support to students who…

Christmas party harassment – £19K compensation awarded

A female worker from company, Starplan, has been awarded £19,000 after being sexually harassed at a work Christmas party.   Shirley Lyons alleged that a colleague had touched her bottom, hugged her from behind without consent and commented on her breasts. The resulting Employment Tribunal deemed that it amounted to unlawful sexual harassment. Ms. Lyons…

McDonald’s manager indecent exposure allegations

A former McDonald’s employee has come forward about a manager of a South London branch of McDonald’s, regarding indecent exposure allegations from events in 2018.   Christine, who chose to put a face to her name, had been working for the company since 2011. She stated that a manager “pulled his pants down” in front…

YouGov workplace harassment survey – Women more likely to be victimised

A new YouGov survey conducted by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust has revealed that harassment either at work or whilst travelling to work is much more likely to happen to women than men.   The findings showed that high levels of violence, aggression, sexual and other unwanted behaviours were reported by those surveyed, with 44% of…