We have published updated guidance for employers on preventing sexual harassment in the workplace.
The Worker Protection Act 2023 comes into force on 26 October 2024. The Act introduces a new legal obligation for employers to take reasonable steps to protect their workers from sexual harassment. It also gives us the power to take enforcement action where there is evidence of organisations failing to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment.
Our updated guidance will help employers understand the extent and impact of harassment in the workplace and their new obligations under the law. It also includes examples of the practical steps employers can take to eliminate harassment in the workplace, as well as best practice for effective prevention and response.
The above information is from News from the Equality and Human Rights Commission Newsletter Tue 01/10/2024