Who is this for?
Anyone who wants to understand more about the impact of the UK Legislation on Sexual Harassment & Bullying. New duty under the Equality Act 2010 will require employers to take “reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment of their employees. New guidance for employers on how they can protect their staff. New measures are now in force as further legislation goes through Parliament to boost economic growth by tackling poor productivity, insecure work and broken industrial relations.
From 26th October 2024 within the UK, employees can expect their employers to take reasonable steps to protect them from sexual harassment as a new duty comes into force. Employers now have a duty to anticipate when sexual harassment may occur and take reasonable steps to prevent it.
If sexual harassment has taken place, an employer should take action to stop it from happening again. This sends a clear signal to all employers that they must take reasonable preventative steps against sexual harassment, encourage cultural change where necessary, and reduce the likelihood of sexual harassment occurring.
Course content
· Opening, introductions and objectives
· Understand the definition and scope of sexual harassment
· Recognise different forms of sexual harassment
· Explore the impacts of sexual harassment
· Create a psychologically safe workplace
· Know how to respond empathetically
· Understand reporting procedures
· Know how to reach out for support
· Action planning