Step Up Employers – The Worker Protection (Amendment of the Equality Act 2010) 2023 Act is here.
Olivia Broderick
Executive PA @ stopsexualmisconduct.co.uk | Stop Sexual Misconduct
With the new law in place 71% of UK businesses will avoid their mandatory duty under the new legislation. 7 in 10 people believe their companies do not take sexual harassment seriously. At this point, this is where you will stop reading this article, although don’t say we didn’t warn you if you end up in an employment tribunal. ?
The only thing that prevents sexual misconduct is a company culture that simply doesn’t tolerate it. The most effective interventions for workplace sexual misconduct have visible and committed senior leaders who set the tone for cultural change, after all the new law poses a mandatory duty on all employers (no matter the size) to undertake a “preventative duty” and “reasonable steps”.
Leaders need to ensure the cultural environment of their business is supportive, that’s one of the reasons this new law has come about. Culture is ultimately created by leaders. Leaders must publicly take responsibility for the problem and model, promote and reward safe and respectful interactions, bystander behaviour, and a speak-up culture.
As the UK’s only dedicated company dealing solely with this misunderstood and highly emotional subject, we offer certified awareness training and a policy writing service, however that’s only if you wish to comply with the new Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) 2023 Act ( https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/51/enacted ).
You may wish to contact us, or you may wish to continue by not abiding by the law.
Olivia
Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It is recommended that specific professional advice is sought before acting on any of the information www.stopsexualmisconduct.co.uk ? 2024.
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