Discrimination - Beating the bullies

There is teasing in regards to race and sexual preference in my company. My employees have not taken any comments to heart yet and no one has made a formal complaint, however, what can I do to be prepared and avoid tribunal situations?

As an employer you have a liability for all the actions and comments of staff made in the office. You need to make it clear to other members of staff that racial comments or taunts will not be tolerated. Comments made between employees may be intended to be comical, however some may feel as though they are being victimised.

Comments between colleagues may be perceived to be a joke, either by yourself or other members of staff, however some comments may well be upsetting to other employees and

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