HR & Equality
Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023
In force
26 October 2024
Applies to
All UK employers regardless of size
Introduces a positive duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers, including by third parties.
Key Points
- Proactive duty (not just reactive) to prevent sexual harassment
- Covers harassment by third parties (customers, suppliers, members of the public)
- EHRC can take enforcement action without a tribunal claim
- Tribunal compensation can be uplifted by up to 25 percent for breach
Practical Steps For Your SME
- Conduct a documented workplace risk assessment
- Update anti-harassment policy to cover third parties
- Deliver and record annual training for all staff and managers
- Set up a confidential reporting channel
Penalties
25 percent uplift on tribunal awards plus EHRC enforcement action and reputational damage.
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