Sexual harassment and harassment at work
Sexual harassment and harassment at work
Guidance on sexual harassment and other forms of harassment at work in England, Scotland and Wales. It aims at helping employers, workers and their representatives understand the impact, the law and best practice for effective prevention and response to harassment in the workplace.. .First, the guidance outlines the scale and effect of harassment in the workplace, for example related to race and sexual identity. Then it describes the scope of the guidance and defines harassment and victimisation based on the Equality Act 2006. Next, it considers the obligations and liabilities under the Act, implying protection against harassment and victimisation and preventative steps by employers. Finally, the guidance explains how to prevent and respond to harassment,