The Worker Protection Act: What Every UK Employer Needs to Know

The Worker Protection Act is one of the most significant legislative changes in workplace rights in recent years, placing a proactive duty on UK employers to ensure their workplaces are safe from harassment. If you’re an employer, understanding this new law isn’t just advisable—it’s essential.

What is the Worker Protection Act?

Introduced just six weeks ago, this legislation strengthens the protections available to workers by requiring employers to take active measures to prevent sexual harassment at work. It’s not just about reacting to incidents after they happen; the focus is on prevention.

Under the Act, employers must take reasonable steps to safeguard employees during their employment. This includes addressing risks of harassment from both colleagues and third parties, such as clients or customers.

Key Employer Obligations

Here’s what the law expects from you:

• Preventative Duty: Ensure harassment risks are mitigated before they become incidents.
• Reasonable Steps: These may include:
• Implementing clear anti-harassment policies.
• Creating a culture where harassment is not tolerated.
• Conducting regular risk assessments to identify potential issues.
• Establishing clear and accessible reporting mechanisms.
• Providing comprehensive training for all employees.

The stakes are high—failure to meet these obligations can result in significant reputational and legal risks for your organisation.

Want to learn how to get it right?

This Thursday, 12th December, Trickle are hosting our next Be The Change webinar, where we’ll dive into the Worker Protection Act and what it means for your business.

We're thrilled to be joined by HR experts Aliya Vigor-Robertson and Susan Shaw, co-founders of JourneyHR. Together, we’ll cover:

? How to comply with the Worker Protection Act.

? Practical ways to create a workplace that’s psychologically safe and harassment-free.

? How to make it easy for employees to raise concerns without fear.

? Setting up a trusted and effective anonymous reporting system.

Date: Thursday, 12 December 2024

Time: 11:30–12:15 (GMT)

Register here: https://lnkd.in/gEKsB4NC

Can’t make it live? No problem—sign up anyway! We’ll be sharing key takeaways and insights from the webinar afterward, so you won’t miss out.

This is your opportunity to get ahead of these new legal requirements, gain clarity on your responsibilities, and ensure your organisation fosters a truly safe and inclusive culture.