Third Party Harassment

Third party sexual harassment occurs when a worker is subjected to unwanted conduct of a sexual nature by someone who is not employed by the business, but who interacts with workers in the course of their duties. A third party could be a customer, client or service user, contractor, supplier or visitor. This post provides practical guidance for owner-managers of SMEs including preventing, identifying, and responding to claims of sexual harassment by third parties. Written specifically for owners of SMEs the guidance is proportionate, practical, and suitable for organisations with limited resources, while reflecting recognised legal and good practice standards.