Sexual harassment and harassment at work: technical guidance

All employers have a duty of care to protect their workers and will be legally liable for harassment in the workplace if they have not taken reasonable steps to prevent it.

Our guidance offers a legal explanation and practical examples of how to tackle and respond effectively to harassment, including:

• definition and examples of harassment and victimisation
• the effect of harassment in the workplace
• your responsibilities as an employer
• how to prevent and respond to harassment

Harassment is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010.