Respect@Work white paper 2026

This whitepaper breaks down the latest Respect@Work legislative updates — and what they now require in practice.

With the positive duty enforceable and regulators actively monitoring compliance, the focus has shifted. It’s no longer enough to understand the law — organisations must be able to demonstrate how they are actively preventing harassment and managing risk across the business.

Inside, you’ll find a clear overview of:

• The positive duty and what “reasonable and proportionate measures” look like in practice
• How psychosocial hazards, including sexual harassment, are now treated as workplace safety risks
• What regulators expect to see, including proactive risk management, reporting pathways, and ongoing monitoring
• Where organisations are falling behind — and the common gaps exposing them to risk
• Practical, structured steps to embed compliance across your organisation

This isn’t just a summary of legal changes. It’s a practical guide to moving from policy to practice — helping you build a more consistent, defensible approach to compliance.