Did you know that since 26 October 2024, businesses have a new legal duty to take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace?
With International Women’s Day behind us, the focus on gender equality and workplace safety continues. Since 26 October 2024, the Worker Protection Act placed a new legal duty on employers to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment - shifting the responsibility from reacting to incidents to actively preventing them.
This means businesses must:
- Review policies and procedures
- Conduct risk assessments
- Ensure clear reporting and preventative measures
To help you prepare, our Partner Citation have created a free ‘Worker Protection Act’ guide explaining what’s changing, how third-party harassment is covered, and the steps employers must take before the deadline.
The Citation guide answers all your questions, including…
- What is the Worker Protection Act?
- What does it say about third-party harassment?
- What steps do I need to take?
- What does this look like in practice
Download here: https://tinyurl.com/535cxnsw
If you’d like to chat about how Citation can help with the HR and Health & Safety side of your business, just give them a call on 0345 844 1111, or fill in their call-back form, and they'll get right back to you. Remember to quote ‘Consulting Room’ when enquiring to access preferential rates.
