This duty is an anticipatory duty, the focus isn't just on responding adequately if sexual harassment occurs but on creating a workplace environment that prevents it from happening in the first place. Failure to comply with this Act presents a significant financial and reputational risk for all employers, with a greater burden of expectation placed on those employers who are deemed to have adequate resources to do this work well.  


For others, the answer to ‘why this, why now?’ might be very different. The Worker Protection Act can be seen as simply another necessary step in a journey towards creating safe, diverse and inclusive companies. For organisations that believe their people are their greatest asset, this is the next step in creating a culture that offers safety, honours dignity, and provides an environment where everyone can truly thrive.