Member

The noble Baroness, Lady Noakes, also seeks to extend requirements to other forms of harassment under Section 26 of the Equality Act 2010. This would broaden the intended scope of the regulations under this power, which is to assist the employment tribunal when considering whether an employer has taken all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment. Any such broadening would require careful consideration and consultation with employers, or would otherwise risk unintended consequences. That is why we will ensure that any regulations that are made add clarity for employers and employees, hoping to avoid the need for claims being brought to an employment tribunal at all.