A report from the Young Women’s Trust has found that, despite the #MeToo movement and reforms including gender pay gap reporting, millions of women continue to lose out in the workplace. A survey of 4,000 young people showed that 15% of young women have been sexually harassed at work and not reported it, 32% do not know how to report sexual harassment, 18% would be reluctant to do so for fear of losing their job, 15% are disappointed by their employer’s efforts to tackle the gender pay gap and 53% say they don’t have the confidence to challenge their boss on the issue.
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This provides summary information and comment on the subject areas covered. Where employment tribunal and appellate court cases are reported, the information does not set out all of the facts, the legal arguments presented and the judgments made in every aspect of the case. Employment law is subject to constant change either by statute or by interpretation by the courts. While every care has been taken in compiling this information, we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Specialist legal advice must be taken on any legal issues that may arise before embarking upon any formal course of action.
