Employment: Harassment

(asked on 1st September 2025) - View Source

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to publish statutory guidance that defines what constitutes "all reasonable steps" for the purposes of clause 21 of the Employment Rights Bill; and if so, when.


Answered by
Baroness Smith of Malvern Portrait
Baroness Smith of Malvern
Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)
This question was answered on 25th September 2025

The Government will ensure businesses have clear guidance on clause 21 (harassment by third parties) of the Employment Rights Bill in advance of the new legislation coming into force in October 2026.

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