From 26 October 2024 the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act introduces a new legal duty on all employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers.
Service users and third parties are entitled to be treated with dignity and respect.
All third parties (contractors, service providers) should be aware of acceptable behaviours within our Dignity at Work Policy, and if harassment is confirmed then responsive action such as penalties or the termination of contracts will apply.
If any third party feel that they have been bullied or harassed by a Council member of staff, they should raise their concern with the manager of the relevant service or alternatively via our online complaints form.
Read our Dignity at Work Policy (coming soon)