Are you prepared for the new Employer’s Duty to prevent Sexual Harassment of employees?

The clock is ticking… you have less than one month to prepare for the 26th October changes.

But hasn’t sexual harassment been illegal in the UK for years? Yes, of course. It is currently unlawful to engage in any conduct of a sexual nature that creates an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for an employee.

This new legislation is a further step towards eradicating sexual harassment of employees in the course of employment.

WHAT IS CHANGING?

Currently, the main agenda for Tribunals is to determine if sexual harassment has actually taken place. From 26th October 2024 the Tribunal will also be examining whether the employer has taken REASONABLE steps to PREVENT sexual harassment occurring.

If the Industrial Tribunal finds the employer did not take reasonable steps, they may increase the compensation due to the employee by up to 25%.

So what steps do you need to take before the 26th October deadline?

🔗 Read the latest Talent Halo blog post for Gill Bell's action plan.

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