From 30 October 2026, employers must take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment, and they are now liable when customers, clients or contractors harass their staff. It is the biggest change to workplace harassment law in a decade. It lands at the same time as a busy run of building safety reform, Martyn’s Law preparation and HSE consultations. This update covers what is already in force, what is coming in 2027, which consultations are still awaiting a decision, and what employers should do now. In force from 30 October: tougher harassment duties The Employment Rights Act 2025 received