Sexual harassment rules ramp up

What is the primary purpose of the Worker Protection Act 2024?

To protect vulnerable workers

To update gender definitions

To require employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace

To reduce the burden of proof of harassment on the employee

Which of the following is a key responsibility of employers under the new Worker Protection Act?

To anticipate scenarios where workers may be subject to sexual harassment

All of the options listed here

To take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment

Foster a culture where employees feel comfortable reporting issues

What is the legal standard that employers must meet under the new duty imposed by the Worker Protection Act?

They must provide support to all complainants

They must compensate employees for harassment incidents

They must prevent sexual harassment 'at all costs'

They must take 'reasonable steps' to prevent sexual harassment

What action should employers take to support the new legislative requirements?

Implement clear anti-harassment policies

All of the options listed here

Offer regular training

Carry out risk assessments

What should employers consider when conducting a risk assessment under the new law?

The number of employees in the workplace

All of the options listed here

Factors such as power imbalances, lone working and the presence of alcohol

The enforcement of a no-alcohol principle at corporate events

Which of the following is an example of a high-risk factor for sexual harassment in the workplace?

A weak management team

Inadequate training on appropriate workplace behaviour

A male-dominated workforce with sexist 'banter'

A high number of under-25s in the workforce

What must employers do if they decide it is not reasonable to take a particular preventive measure?

Record the rationale and supporting evidence for not taking the step

Consult on and agree any (in)action with employees

Provide training around the issue to mitigate its occurrence

Discuss the issue with a legal professional

What can happen if an employer fails to meet the requirements of the Worker Protection Act?

A tribunal can increase the compensation in a sexual harassment case

Directors can be struck off

Employees can escalate the case to the civil courts

They risk reputational damage

Who has the power to take enforcement action if an employer fails to prevent sexual harassment?

The employee who was harassed or their legal representative

The Court of Human Rights

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)

The trade union

What is a recommended step for employers under the new Worker Protection Act?

Take legal advice on an action plan

Appoint a staff representative to be responsible for worker protection

Survey staff to agree principles of 'good behaviour'

Create an action plan for prevention and regularly monitor it

Sexual harassment rules ramp up

What is the primary purpose of the Worker Protection Act 2024?

Which of the following is a key responsibility of employers under the new Worker Protection Act?

What is the legal standard that employers must meet under the new duty imposed by the Worker Protection Act?

What action should employers take to support the new legislative requirements?

What should employers consider when conducting a risk assessment under the new law?

Which of the following is an example of a high-risk factor for sexual harassment in the workplace?

What must employers do if they decide it is not reasonable to take a particular preventive measure?

What can happen if an employer fails to meet the requirements of the Worker Protection Act?

Who has the power to take enforcement action if an employer fails to prevent sexual harassment?

What is a recommended step for employers under the new Worker Protection Act?

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