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If you received a claim for sexual harassment in the workplace… could you say you had taken all reasonable steps to prevent it?

As you will be aware this Friday the duty on employers to take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace becomes law.  So what are the minimum steps we recommend for all employers: 1. Ensure that you have a policy on anti-bullying and harassment and that this clearly explains that sexual harassment will not be tolerated in the workplace from employees or third parties. The policy should also explain that complaints will be taken seriously and that staff will be supported should they need to report any such incidents. 2. Run annual training on anti-bullying and harassment with a focus on sexual harassment for all staff and keep records of attendees. Train managers in how to handle complaints regarding bullying and sexual harassment. 3. Conduct a risk assessment annually and keep a...