On 26th October 2024 the new Worker Protection (Amendment of the Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 will come into force. However the new guidance hasn't been released yet. New guidance:
Current guidance:
Main changes:
It will be compulsory that employers can demonstrate that 'reasonable steps' have been taken to prevent sexual harassment including by third parties: customers, clients, contractors etc.
Example of reasonable steps will include:
1. Clear, well communicated anti-harassment policy.
2. Staff Training.
3. Implementing an anonymous reporting mechanism.
