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UK SMEs: is your business ready for the strengthened sexual harassment duties?
With 30 October 2026 approaching, now is the time for SMEs to review how they are meeting their responsibilities around preventing sexual harassment at work. The legal duty is being strengthened from taking “reasonable steps” to taking “all reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment — including considering the risks posed by third parties such as customers, clients, suppliers or contractors. For SMEs, this is about more than having a policy in the handbook. Now is a g
Sep 21 min read
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