Notice regarding the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023

On 26 October 2024 the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 (the “Act”) came into force in the United Kingdom introducing a new duty on all employers to prevent sexual harassment from occurring in and outside of the workplace. The provisions of the Act are applicable to BH-DG Systematic Trading LLP (the “Firm”) as an employer in the United Kingdom.

The Act introduces a new concept of third-party harassment. This occurs where a person is harassed or sexually harassed by someone who does not work for and who is not an agent of, the employer, but with whom the victim has come into contact during the course of their employment.

Third-party harassment could include, for example, unwelcome sexual advances from a client or service provider visiting the employer's premises, or where a person is visiting a client or service provider's premises or other location in the course of their employment.

If you are a third party interacting with the Firm and any of its representatives in the course of business, you should be aware that:

• Third-party sexual harassment can result in legal liability and will not be tolerated.

• The Firm will take active steps to try to prevent third-party sexual harassment of staff.

• If third-party sexual harassment occurs:

  • our staff are encouraged to leave the premises where such harassment has taken place and to report it in accordance with the Firm’s policy; and

  • the Firm will take steps to remedy any complaints and to prevent it happening again. These may include warning the harasser about their behaviour, banning them from our premises and reporting any criminal acts to the police.

• Staff who witness sexual harassment or victimisation are encouraged to take appropriate steps to address it.

The Firm is committed to providing a working environment free from harassment of any kind and ensuring all staff are treated, and treat others, with dignity and respect.