A legal analysis of sexual harassment employment tribunal cases 1995‐2005

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to report on an analysis of court judgments on sexual harassment over the last ten years.

Design/methodology/approach

This research has anaylsed a sample of 399 sexual harassment cases.

Findings

The analysis provides information on factors that influence the courts’ decision‐making process.

Research limitations/implications

Further investigation could be made by interviewing witnesses, claimants, respondents and tribunal members.

Practical implications

The article provides pertinent learning outcomes for claimants and employers.

Originality/value

The analysis allows us to develop a profile of successful SH claims over the period studied.

Citation

Lockwood, G. (2008), "A legal analysis of sexual harassment employment tribunal cases 1995‐2005", International Journal of Law and Management, Vol. 50 No. 6, pp. 316-332. https://doi.org/10.1108/17542430810919268