The Worker Protection Act, passed by the UK parliament last year, comes into force on 26 October. To this end, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has updated its recommendations to guide employers in implementing their new responsibilities to prevent sexual harassment at work.
From 26 October, the Worker Protection Act places a new responsibility on all employers in the UK (with the exception of Northern Ireland) to actively prevent sexual harassment against their employees. “Until now, employers had no duty of anticipation,” explains Sarah Verrecchia, an employment lawyer at Harbottle & Lewis. “They were responsible for cases of harassment in the workplace, but [the new law] forces them to take proactive measures” to prevent harassment from occurring, she adds....
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Emeline Vin
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