Starting in October 2024, the Worker Protection Act requires employers to take “reasonable steps” to protect employees from sexual harassment.  
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is one of the main regulators that is supposed to enforce this law. 
 
The EHRC has some powers, but it does not currently have the power to fine companies that have not done enough to prevent workplace sexual harassment.  
We urge the UK government to empower the EHRC to levy fines on companies (up to 4% of annual turnover) if they fail to abide by the Worker Protection Act. 
This would provide further incentives for companies to take actions and provide more comprehensive protection for employees.  
Support our fight to enhance the current regulations on workplace sexual harassment and sign this petition!