Reporting to the police If you have experienced sexual harassment, discrimination, abuse, or other unwelcome physical contact or emotional harm in the workplace, one option you may have is filing a claim against your employer or abuser with local police. For information about your other options, such as reporting to your employer, union, or seeking legal assistance, please refer to those sections in this guide. Generally, job applicants and employees (including actors and crew) are protected from illegal sexual harassment and discrimination under UK and employment laws. If you’re protected by the Equality Act Your next step is to decide what to do about discrimination at work.
The harassment might also count as a ‘hate crime’ - check if you can report a hate crime to the police. If you aren't protected by the Equality Act There are still things you can do to make the harassment stop. You can: try to solve the problem by talking to your employer check if you can take action using different harassment laws Further help Rights of Women sexual harassment at work helpline If you're a woman experiencing sexual harassment at work, you can get free employment legal advice from the Rights of Women helpline: 020 7490 0152 Opening times:
Monday 6pm to 8pm (closed bank holidays) Tuesday 5pm to 7pm Wednesday 5pm to 6.30pm If you identify any inaccuracies in this guide or additional entertainment industry workplace issues you would like to see addressed in it, please send your comments to info@timesupuk.org . Your Right to Report Sexual Misconduct and Harassment 20