Mark Kaye, Partner in the Employment department has commented in People Management on a reduction in workplace harassment enquiries to Acas, the independent public body that resolves employment disputes.
Following analysis which found that helpline enquiries relating to bullying and harassment between January and June 2026 were down by 3.7 per cent from compared with the same period in 2025, Mark said the figures did not “necessarily mean that there has been a fall in bullying and harassment” as workers could be seeking advice directly from solicitors or trade unions. Employers shouldn’t read this as a sign that the problem is going away. The figures show there are still a significant number of employees who felt they needed external advice and support."
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