It has been almost a year since the new legal duty came into effect, placing responsibility on employers to take active steps to prevent sexual harassment at work. Since then, many organisations have sought guidance on everything from basic compliance measures to more complex issues, such as harassment involving third parties or internal staff complaints.
What is clear is that these changes impact employers across all sectors and sizes.
Looking ahead, the proposed Employment Rights Bill is set to raise expectations even further. Employers may soon be required to show they have taken not just "reasonable steps," but "all reasonable steps" to prevent harassment. In addition, liability for harassment by third parties is likely to be reinstated, with wide-reaching consequences for industries such as retail, leisure, and hospitality.
Why attend?
In this webinar, our HR and legal experts will share key insights from the past year, outline common challenges for employers, and explain the practical implications of the upcoming reforms.
You’ll take away clear actions to strengthen your organisation’s approach and protect both your people and your business.
Topics covered include:
- A year on: What we’ve learned from the new harassment duty in practice
- Compliance in action: Approaches different employers are taking
- Managing risks of third-party harassment: Strategies for reducing exposure
- Risk assessment: Spotting and addressing problem areas early
- Responding to complaints: Handling concerns quickly and effectively
- Preparing for reform: What the Employment Rights Bill could mean in practice
Ask the experts
Hosted by Make UK, this session brings specialist insight in HR and employment law, with practical guidance designed for today’s workplaces. When you register, you can share any questions in advance, and our speakers will cover as many as possible during the live session.
Cost and delivery
This session is free to attend and will run live via Zoom, making it simple for you and your team to join from anywhere. If you can’t attend live, register anyway and we’ll send you the recording afterwards.
