Adopt Updated Law on Sexual Harassment, Says The HR Dept

Adopt updated law on sexual harassment, says The HR Dept

‘ALL reasonable steps’ must now be taken.

Harassment at work the clock is ticking and the circle is widening | Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce

Background On 30 October 2026, two important changes to the Equality Act 2010 come into force. They are made by sections 20 and 21 of the Employment Rights Act 2025, and they were brought into force by the Employment Rights Act 2025 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2026. The existing duty on [...]

Third party harassment: what you need to know

standfirst: Employers face a new legal risk of liability for harassment of their workers by third parties from suppliers to clients. Here are some practical steps to take to reduce riskMajor change to the rules on protection of staff from third party harassment came into force from 30 October 2026. Under the new rules, employers face a new legal risk of liability for harassment of their workers by third parties. This includes customers, clients,…

Sexual Harassment Law Changes 2026: What Employers Need to Know

From 30 October 2026, employers face strengthened duties under sexual harassment law to take ‘all reasonable steps’ to prevent workplace sexual harassment and to consider harassment by third parties. In this article,...