26 October 2024 is a landmark date for employers – for the first time, they will have a positive duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.  Now, with a month to go, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has just published its updated technical guidance on sexual harassment and […]

At a glance On 26 October 2024, new laws will put a new positive obligation on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent workplace sexual harassment. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has now issued a consultation seeking views on updates to its existing technical guidance (issued in 2020) assisting employers to understand their