The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 - Amends to Harassment P&P and Code of Practice
October 28, 2024 Director of People (Officer) Awaiting outcome View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to update the council's harassment policy, procedure, and code of practice to comply with the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, ensuring a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of harassment.
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Purpose
The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality
Act 2010) Act 2023, which came into force on 26 October 2024,
places a statutory duty on employers to take reasonable steps to
prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. The council's existing
harassment policy and procedure and code of practice for employees
have been reviewed and updated to ensure these are legally
compliant and set out the council's zero-tolerance approach to any
form of harassment, including sexual harassment, and
victimisation.
Content
Lucy Thompson,
Director of People took a
decision to update policy and guidance in respect of the
legislative changes.
Details
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 28 Oct 2024 |