Recently there has been a great deal in the news about sexually inappropriate behaviour in the workplace. We want our members to be assured of where the law stands and what their rights are, so please take a few minutes to read this guidance,
Stephen Morris, General Secretary of the Workers of England Union.

What the Law Says about Sexual Harassment at Work:

Under section 26 of the Equality Act 2010, sexual harassment is unwanted conduct of a sexual nature.

It must have the purpose or effect of violating someone’s dignity, or of creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment. It is also unlawful to treat someone less favourably because they rejected, or gave in to, that conduct. The law protects men and women equally, whether the people involved are of the same or the opposite sex.

What Counts as Sexually Inappropriate Behaviour?