Bang your head here!

We receive numerous inquiries about the mandatory duties under the Worker Protection Act 2023, which will be enforceable on 26th October 2024.

Baroness Kishwer Falkner, Chairwoman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, stated:

"Sexual harassment in the workplace is unacceptable, and every employer—no matter how big or small—is responsible for protecting its staff. As the equality regulator, it is our job to promote and uphold Britain’s equality laws. Every employer needs to understand how to comply with the law and keep staff safe at work."

These are some of the top excuses we have received:

• "It doesn’t apply to us as we are a small company."
• "It’s impossible to get all the staff to do the training."
• "We are friends and have been working together for a long time."
• "Our Board thinks it’s a waste of time and it won’t happen here."
• "I’ll mull it over."
• "We are not interested."
• "I don’t want to step on any directors’ toes."
• "Is this even realistic?"
• "I’d rather spend the time on taking the staff out for a beer."

The law is the law—no ifs, no buts, no maybes. Do not put profit before people. Ignoring these regulations is risky, and when you do get caught, expect the EHRC to act decisively.

Conclusion

The introduction of the Worker Protection Act 2023 is a positive step toward enhancing workplace protections against sexual harassment. However, its success will largely depend on the commitment of companies to comply with the law and the ability of enforcement bodies to hold violators accountable. Addressing sexual harassment effectively requires a combination of robust legal frameworks, cultural change, and proactive measures by organisations to create a safe and respectful working environment.

Contact us today to schedule your preventative sexual harassment training and policy development, and let us help you create a safe and respectful workplace environment all within the remaining 73 working days. Don’t wait - act now to protect your employees and your organisation from legal risks and foster a culture of respect and professionalism.

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