Changes to Employers' Responsibilities for Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 comes into force in October 2024 and will change how employers deal with sexual harassment in the workplace. Under this new Act, employers will have to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment and if they don’t they could face increased compensation claims of up to 25% if found to be in breach of this duty.

Individuals who experience sexual harassment can face serious mental and professional repercussions.

In this blog post, we will walk you through the changes introduced by the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 and help you as a business owner understand your responsibilities to prevent sexual harassment at work. It’s important to get to grips with these new requirements to protect your employees and be compliant with the upcoming legislation.

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How can we support your business?

Need help navigating the new Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 – changes to sexual harassment in the workplace? At Park City Consulting we offer a range of HR services to help you stay compliant and address harassment in the workplace. Don't wait until October, act now and be proactive!

• Train managers on how to handle and prevent sexual harassment.
• Review and update your policies to ensure you comply with the new legislation.
• Draft policies on the new duty to prevent sexual harassment and other changes.
• Cover the latest legislation, management training techniques and strategies for a respectful workplace culture.
• Access our latest insights and best practices through on-demand webinars.
• Review disciplinary procedures to ensure they include broader recommendations for handling upheld sexual harassment complaints.

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