FIRMS could face compensation claims from staff if workers feel they are being harassed by a colleague on Valentine's Day, it was warned today.
Employment lawyers Peninsula said most managers were not aware of problems which could be caused if their staff received gifts or "unwelcome attention".
An uneasy atmosphere could be created in the workplace which could hit productivity, it was warned.
"In the current business environment companies know how important it is to have equal opportunities policies which cover instances such as harassment," said a spokesman.
"However, it is difficult to see that any employers would have policies specifically targeting Valentine's Day conduct such as the sending of flowers and gifts."
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Legal action threat over Valentine's 'harrassment'
February 12, 2007
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Lebist, Blackley (12/02/2007 at 11:07)
.You dont suppose theyre trying to drum up a bit of extra business through some ridiculous harassment claims do you?Whatever next?
to be frank, radcliffe (12/02/2007 at 13:13)
Jerry, Bolton (13/02/2007 at 04:58)
This law firm must be in a real bad state if this is all they can think of to get custom. Very sad. Where would it end? 'Have you recieved a wedding invitation that has caused you offence or harassment?' 'Has someone you know offered to help you with your shopping? If they have, they have invaded your personal space and you could be entitled to compensation.'
Talboom, Belgium (13/02/2007 at 17:40)
Anon, Manchester (13/02/2007 at 18:50)
Please let's change this and apply it to every Personal Injury, Employment and goodness knows what other kind of lawyer in the country - we'd be so much better off without 'em.
PS: I'll provide the firelighters!
James (Salfordian), Mystic USA (13/02/2007 at 20:13)