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How to implement new duties to prevent sexual harassment at work

From October 26, UK employers must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers, including by third parties.

Kate Redshaw, Burges Salmon

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In anticipation of the new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment, coming into force on October 26, 2024, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published the final version of its technical guidance on sexual harassment and harassment at work.

It has been updating the guidance

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