Justice
Man Wrongfully Dismissed for Sexual Harassment Awarded €60,000
A court in Zwolle ruled that an Overijssel textile company must pay a former employee over €60,000 after dismissing him on the spot for sexual harassment. While the judge confirmed the man’s behavior, including unwanted touching and inappropriate comments, was unacceptable, the dismissal was deemed too severe given his long, clean record and age. The employer failed to issue prior warnings, making the immediate termination wrongful. The compensation includes a transition payment, salary during the notice period, and damages for unfair dismissal.
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