On 26 October 2024, a new sexual harassment law came into force in the UK. The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 obliges all employers to take reasonable proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment within their organisation. Here, our expert HR and employment law professionals take a look at the new sexual … Read more
Employers are under a mandatory legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Part of that duty involves undertaking a sexual harassment risk assessment. Here, our HR and employment law specialists consider how an employer might carry out a sexual harassment risk assessment to ensure compliance with their legal obligations. … Read more
Knowing how to prevent sexual harassment is crucial in enabling employers to fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in their organisation. To assist you in understanding the nature and extent of your legal duty and how to prevent sexual harassment at work, our expert HR and employment law specialists … Read more
Employers are under a duty to proactively prevent instances of sexual harassment in the workplace. If you fail to take reasonable preventative measures and an employee brings a successful sexual harassment claim, the tribunal may increase the damages payable by up to 25%. Accordingly, understanding what is classed as sexual harassment at work and the … Read more
New laws introduced in October 2024 require employers to proactively prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Failure to do so can result in increased financial liability if an employee takes legal action and wins. With three out of every four people saying they have been subjected to sexual harassment at work, it’s never been more … Read more
