Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment  – new UK Law and steps to take

young woman at work moving away from male colleague's hand on her shoulder

From 26 October 2024, employers will be expected to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.   The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010 Act 2023.  “Reasonable steps” means being proactive prevention, rather than just dealing with complaints. Why is sexual harassment an issue in the workplace? A TUC survey in 2023 […]