This online session will be useful for all those advising employers on employment related matters, as well as HR professionals who are likely to be putting the law into practice in their organisations.
On 26 October 2024 new legislation came into force requiring employers to take reasonable steps to stop harassment of a sexual nature occurring in the workplace. This is an ‘anticipatory’ duty – it means that employers have got to think ahead, and identify how harassment might occur and then take action to stop it. It requires a ‘risk assessment’ type approach.
In this session we will start by understanding the law relating to harassment in the Equality Act 2010, and then we will look at the new legislation and what additional requirements this places on the employer. We will look at case law relating to harassment of a sexual nature, to gain some insights into issues that have previously arisen. We will think about what practical steps an employer needs to take to address potential issues. Finally, we will take a look ahead at the Employment Rights Bill and think about what changes there are to come to this area of law.
Can’t make the date/time or need to revisit the training? No problem, booking onto this event means you will receive a link to access a recording of the event at your leisure! The link will be sent within approx 72hrs of live broadcast & be available for approx. 3 months, to view as many times as you wish.