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Employers must take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment against staff
Sexual harassment is defined as 'unwanted conduct of a sexual nature'. This can include verbal or written harassment, as well as physical harassment, such as touching.
If an employer breaches this preventive duty:
- The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) can take enforcement action against the employer
- An employment tribunal can order the employer to pay additional compensation ('compensation uplift') to the affected member of staff, of up to 25% of the original compensation
This is a joint responsibility between you and