Sexual Harassment

On 26th October, the new and much-heralded legislation, creating a positive duty for employers to take steps to prevent sexual harassment, came into force. Since our last newsletter on the subject, the Equality & Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published its updated technical guidance on sexual harassment and a very helpful 8-step guide for employers (Guide). New sections 40A and 124A of the Equality Act 2010 have come into force. Employers are now under a duty to take re