Decision details

The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 - Amends to Harassment P&P and Code of Practice

Decision Maker: Director of People

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

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.

Decision:

Lucy Thompson, Director of People took a decision to update policy and guidance in respect of the legislative changes.

 

Divisions Affected: N/A;

Contact: Lucy Thompson Email: lucy.thompson2@lancashire.gov.uk.

Date of decision: 28/10/2024

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