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1.6 This type of harassment arises when a worker is subject to unwanted conduct that is related to a protected characteristic and has the purpose or the effect of:. violating the worker’s dignity, or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for that worker (s.26 (1)); 1.7 Conduct that has one of these effects can be harassment even if the effect was ...

Apr 13, 2016 · About us. We are an independent statutory body with the responsibility to encourage equality and diversity, eliminate unlawful discrimination, and protect and promote the human rights of everyone in Britain.

Jan 14, 2025 · Additional responsibilities have already been conferred on the EHRC in relation to new powers to enforce the preventative duty. In September 2024, we issued updated technical guidance on workplace sexual harassment in advance of the preventative duty coming into effect.

Jun 25, 2021 · Our work is driven by a simple belief: if everyone gets a fair chance in life, we all thrive.

Sep 26, 2024 · Following consultation, Britain’s equality watchdog, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), has today published updated technical guidance for employers on the steps they can take to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.

Oct 2, 2024 · The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has today launched a consultation on its updated Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations. The Code of Practice sets out the steps that should be taken …

Jan 29, 2025 · The EHRC in England and Wales has the power to intervene in existing legal proceedings to provide the court with its expertise on human rights and / or equality law and can institute own name judicial review proceedings in respect of the same.

Nov 21, 2024 · The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) was granted permission to intervene in the Supreme Court appeal of For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers. The EHRC today published its written submission in advance of …