Employers will be under a new duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment from 26 October 2024, as mandated by the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023. This law builds on existing protections and aims to ensure a proactive approach to workplace culture.
The preventative duty is described in the Guidance as 'a positive and proactive duty designed to transform workplace cultures.' This means businesses need to anticipate potential harassment scenarios and implement preventative measures.
In addition to existing protections against discrimination and harassment, this new duty emphasizes that employers are responsible not just for their employees but also for preventing third-party harassment from clients and the public.
While individuals cannot make standalone claims specifically for breach of the preventative duty, the duty emphasizes the importance of a cultural shift in workplaces to proactively address and mitigate instances of sexual harassment.
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