From Deadline · Max Goldbart · · 50s
UK Anti-Harassment Laws Spark Industry Questions
New UK anti-harassment laws require employers to prevent staff harassment, but film and TV producers face uncertainty.
In brief
New UK anti-harassment laws require employers to prevent staff harassment, but film and TV producers face uncertainty. UK employers must now prevent harassment by third parties, with claims allowed up to six months after incidents under new legislation. Originally reported by Deadline.
New UK Anti-Harassment Laws
Big UK production groups and studios are preparing for new anti-harassment laws that will impact the film and TV industry.
Employers Now Liable for Harassment
Last Friday, UK-wide legislation came into force requiring employers to take all reasonable steps to prevent harassment of staff, cast and crew by third parties.
Claims Allowed Up to Six Months
The law allows claims to be made up to six months after an incident takes place, part of the UK's Employment Rights Act.
The main idea
UK employers must now prevent harassment by third parties, with claims allowed up to six months after incidents under new legislation.
