Employers will become subject to a new duty that requires them to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. This duty will be introduced by the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 which is expected to come into force in October 2024.
In this webinar, Employment Law specialist, Noele McClelland, and Thorntons Director of People, Dr Susan Hetrick discussed the new legislation and the practical steps that Organisations should take to comply with their new duties.
This webinar covered:
- The new statutory duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment and what this duty entails
- Draft new guidance issued by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission on preventing sexual harassment in the workplace
- Practical steps employers can take to tackle workplace sexual harassment and comply with the new duty
If you have questions about Employment Law please contact Noele or any member of the employment team on 03330 430350.
Broadcast: 25 September 2024. The content in this webinar, guidance and advice provided by the host, is correct at the time of broadcast. If you are watching a recording after the broadcast date please contact us for the most up to date guidance and advice on this topic.
