Duty to take "all reasonable steps" to prevent sexual harassment, including by third parties
What’s happening
From October 30, employers in Great Britain must take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of employees and must not permit harassment by third parties such as customers, clients or contractors. Ministers can later set specific required prevention steps by regulation.
What to do
Refresh your harassment risk assessment, policy, training and reporting routes now, with a specific plan for client-facing and public-facing roles.
How Workbliss can help
Workbliss can add psychological safety and respectful-workplace sessions, plus manager training, to your prevention plan.
Plan support for your teamsSource
gov.uk. Checked October 19, 2026.