A Practical Guide to the Worker Protection Act 2023
The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 came into force on 26 October 2024, marking a major shift in how employers must tackle workplace harassment.
Under this legislation, all employers have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. This applies from day one of employment, across all working environments, including remote work and work-related events.
This guide explains what the new law means in practice, who it applies to, and the actions employers need to take to stay compliant.
It also features expert insights from Sarah Valentine, Partner & Assistant Coroner at Eversheds Sutherland, helping organisations understand what “reasonable steps” look like in real-world settings and how to put prevention into practice.
