Under a new law coming into effect later this week, employers in the UK will be expected to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, as reported by the Financial Times.
Under the legislation — called the "Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023" — employers must take "proactive and reasonable steps" to protect staff from abuse. These obligations extend beyond the office to official training sessions and company-sponsored social events.
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