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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Martina Bet

Measures to tackle workplace harassment to be watered down after compromise

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Plans to toughen up laws on sexual harassment in the workplace will be watered down after a compromise was reached between the Government and Conservative peers.

The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill will no longer make employers liable for harassment of their employees by third parties and the duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment will also be weakened.

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