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1 in 5 of our callers have been dismissed or resigned from their jobs as a direct result of their experience of sexual harassment at work.* The Worker Protection Act means employers are now legally required to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment before it happens. This includes preventing sexual harassment from third parties - this means people who are customers, clients, patients, the public, contractors etc. If your employer fails to take steps to prevent sexual harassment: - You can report breaches to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) who can take enforcement action against your employer. -You could be entitled to increased financial compensation against your employer, if your claim for sexual harassment succeeds in the Employment Tribunal. *Rights of Women ‘Sexual Harassment at Work’ advice line data.