Sexual harassment added to whistleblowing legislation

Implementation date: 6 April 2026

The Employment Rights Act 2025 provides for sexual harassment to be added to the list of types of disclosure that qualify for protection under the whistleblowing provisions of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

The Government has said that it aims to provide clarity by making it explicit that sexual harassment can be the basis for a protected disclosure.

In its factsheet, the Government has confirmed that this measure will take effect on 6 April 2026.