The EHRC has published technical guidance on sexual harassment
and harassment at work. This will form the basis of a statutory
Code of Practice that will be laid before Parliament once the
government responds to last year's consultation on sexual
harassment in the workplace.
The guidance deals with the definitions of harassment and
victimisation and an employer's obligations and liabilities
under the Equality Act, including in relation to third party
harassment. These sections are generally clear and
helpful.
However, the section that is likely to be of particular interest
to employers relates to the practical steps they can (and the
guidance suggests should) take to prevent and respond to
harassment. These are extensive, and the guidance includes sections
on:
