Buddy says:Yes, The House of Lords in Majrowski v Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust [2006] UKHL 34, 12 July 2006 unanimously upheld the Court of Appeal's decision that an employer can be vicariously liable under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 (PHA) for harassment committed by an employee in the course of employment.

Employer information: Employees who suffer bullying or harassment in the workplace can bring claims for breach of contract, unfair constructive dismissal or claims for harassment under the discrimination legislation. Claims can be also brought in the civil courts for cases involving personal injury (whether physical or psychological). The Majrowski decision now allows for another cause of action for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace. This ruling has widened the scope for employees to make claims against their employer where a manager or colleague has pursued a course of conduct that causes the employee alarm or distress. Such claims can only be brought through the County Courts or High Courts as Employment Tribunals do not have the jurisdiction to hear claims under the PHA 1997.