March 7, 2019
Pam Loch
Fashion retailer Ted Baker has said it is determined to learn lessons and ensure that its staff feel respected and valued, in the wake of the resignation of founder Ray Kelvin as he faces allegations of sexual harassment.
Pam Loch sounded a cautious note when it came to allegations: “We have definitely seen an increase in the number of complaints involving sexual harassment. With the current media spotlight on this highly emotive subject, some employers can overreact to complaints and forget that they owe a duty of care to all the employees involved leaving them exposed if they fail to follow their processes or take steps that demonstrate a bias towards the employee making the allegations.”
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