Preventing sexual harassment at work
Workplace harassment has regularly made the headlines in recent years. It’s a high-profile issue, and one which can lead to a breakdown in employee relations, employee ill-health, legal liability and significant reputational damage.
Employers are already liable for harassment that occurs “in the course of their employment” by their staff and others under their control, unless they can show that they took all reasonable steps to prevent it.
However, sexual harassment remains widespread and persistent – even though it’s been decades since legislation was first introduced to prevent it.
In a renewed effort to address it, the government recently said that it would “shift the dial,” pledging to introduce a legal framework that would make a tangible and positive difference.
This guide will help you understand what is changing, acting as a toolkit to help you get started.
Find out more here.
