HR Brief Bites 12: Sexual Harassment

Aim

26th October 2024 is a key date, as employment law changes are coming into effect, which relate to Sexual Harassment at work.

These are fundamental, key changes which require policy updates and other documentation which supports the steps employers must take to be protected against claims. They apply regardless of the size of the organisation, and you will need to demonstrate that you have proactively taken ‘all reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment from happening. This includes from third parties (think: your patients, visitors, contractors etc).

This is huge change to employment law, and should a case reach tribunal and you are found to breach your duties under this law, any compensatory award could be increased by up to 25%.

We are delivering a 1.5 hours training session, with an additional 30 mins Q&A session should you need it.

Who should attend the workshop

• Managers, team leads and staff in a supervisory role within primary care

Learning outcomes

The training session covers:

• What is sexual harassment?
• Your changing obligations
• New powers for employees
• Risks and reasonable steps including the EHRC 8 steps guidance
• Government plans for further reform