Victimisation: Don't Just Do It ✅

The recent employment tribunal (ET) decision in Benassi v Maximus UK Services Ltd demonstrates why it is important for employers to apply company policies equally across the board, address grievances properly and foster a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Background

Ms Benassi joined Maximus UK Services Ltd in August 2022. Although several of Ms Benassi's colleagues were in their twenties, she elected not to share her age (18 years old) because of fear that it might cause her colleagues to treat her differently.

During the first few days of her starting work, Ms Benassi came across another colleague at the station who was crying, explaining that she had been bullied by one of the managers (Ms Ashraf). Ms Benassi believed that this interaction was observed by another employee and reported back to management. Ms Benassi explained in her grievance that she felt that this was when her issues with management began.