Government will introduce a new Code of Practice so employers better understand their legal responsibilities to protect their staff as part of a package of commitments to tackle sexual harassment at work...

The government will also consult on:

• Non-disclosure agreements
• How to strengthen and clarify the laws in relation to third party harassment
• The evidence base for introducing a new legal duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace...

Minister for Women Victoria Atkins said: ...

“We are taking action to make sure employers know what they have to do to protect their staff, and people know their rights at work and what action to take if they feel intimidated or humiliated...”

[T]he government has also promised to consult on whether additional protections are needed for volunteers and interns, (looking at all the protections in the Equality Act 2010, not just those on sexual harassment), and to explore the evidence for extending the time limits to bring any workplace discrimination and harassment case under the Equality Act 2010 to an employment tribunal.