Almost two-thirds of young women have been sexually harassed at work, says TUC

The TUC alleges that some Tory MPs and peers are trying to sabotage new laws to protect workers from sexual harassment and assault at work. Photograph: Barbara Gindl/Rex/Shutterstock

Almost two in three young women have experienced sexual harassment, bullying or verbal abuse at work, according to a TUC poll.

However, most victims do not report it for fear of not being believed or of damaging their relationships at work or their career prospects, the TUC said.