Sexual and General Harassment Policy & Procedure – interim version and consultation
New legislation places greater responsibilities and legal requirements on all Employers, to take proactive steps to prevent Sexual Harassment at work.
Employers are required to take steps to demonstrate that they are preventing the problem. This doesn’t simply mean having an up-to-date Policy and Procedure, but actively taking steps to reduce the risk of harassment. However, the starting point is to ensure that an Organisation’s procedures are fit for purpose.
It is important to ensure that procedures, and the way that they are implemented, are appropriate to the size of the organisation and its resources. There is no point in developing elaborate procedures that are simply unworkable. There are no particular criteria or minimum standards for Organisations when implementing their anti-harassment procedures. They must be practical and, most importantly, workable for the size of the organisation. Both ACAS and the Equality and Human Rights Commission have issued guidance to assist organisations to develop both practical and workable policies.
Braunstone Town Council’s Interim Sexual & General Harassment Policy & Procedure was adopted by Policy & Resources Committee on 7th November 2024. The Interim Sexual & General Harassment Policy & Procedure is both implemented on an interim basis (with immediate effect) and is subject to consultation prior to final consideration and adoption at the next scheduled meeting of Policy & Resources Committee on 16th January 2025.
Comments and suggestions are being invited to ensure that the Policy & Procedure will be practical and fit for purpose. The consultation is open to anyone who wishes to comment.
The deadline for consultation comments is 9am on Monday 6th January 2025.
You may make comments in writing to the Chief Executive & Town Clerk, Braunstone Town Council, Braunstone Civic Centre, Kingsway, Braunstone Town, LEICESTER, LE3 2PP or by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The post consultation version of the Sexual and General Harassment Policy & Procedure will be submitted to Policy & Resources Committee on 16th January 2025 for consideration and adoption.
