Whistleblowing, Sexual Harassment and Interim Relief: What Employers Need to Know

In this Ten-Minute Talk, Associate Ioana Jelea and Partner and General Counsel Beth Hale discuss interim relief in sexual harassment cases following the Employment Rights Act 2025 reforms. They explore why this area has become a significant risk for employers and why interim relief is increasingly being viewed as one of the most powerful remedies available to claimants. Watch the video above or listen here.

If you are an employer, HR professional or adviser dealing with whistleblowing or workplace investigations, this is a must-listen. Key discussion points from this Ten-Minute Talk include:

How the Employment Rights Act 2025 has expanded whistleblowing protection to include disclosures relating to sexual harassment.
Why sexual harassment complaints may now give rise to interim relief applications and what this means in practice for employers.
What interim relief is, why it is often described as a “nuclear weapon” in employment litigation, and the high threshold claimants must satisfy to obtain it.
The potentially significant financial consequences for employers where interim relief is granted.
Practical steps employers can take to reduce risk.

As whistleblowing protections continue to evolve and interim relief applications become more common, employers should ensure they are prepared to respond effectively to sexual harassment disclosures and the litigation risks that may follow.

If you would like to discuss sexual harassment disclosures, whistleblowing protections, interim relief applications, or if you have any questions arising from this recording, please contact Ioana Jelea or Beth Hale.

Chambers and Partners UK 2026 rank Beth Hale for Employment (Employer): ““Beth is a very accomplished, sensible practitioner.”

CM Murray LLP is ranked for Employment (Employers) by Legal 500 UK 2026: “Employment work is at the heart of CM Murray LLP.”