Workplace harassment is no longer just an employee relations issue – it’s a significant legal, financial and reputational risk for employers.
Recent changes to UK employment law have increased the responsibility on employers to take proactive steps to prevent harassment at work. Further developments are expected to expand employer obligations and place even greater emphasis on prevention.
Despite greater awareness and regulation, workplace harassment remains a persistent concern for employers and employees.
Recent workplace findings have highlighted that:
- Employees continue to experience sexual harassment in the workplace.
- Harassment may come from colleagues as well as managers.
- Third-party harassment can involve clients, customers or members of the public.
- Employers are increasingly expected to show that preventative action was taken before an issue arose.
With scrutiny increasing, organisations need to demonstrate that their policies, training, reporting arrangements and management practices work together to reduce risk.
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What we’ll cover
In this free webinar, our experts will discuss:
- Understanding the different forms of workplace harassment under UK employment law.
- The developing legal protections connected with third-party harassment.
- What the proactive duty to prevent harassment means in practice.
- How employers can prepare before complaints arise.
- The role managers play in identifying, preventing and addressing harassment.
- The legal, financial and reputational consequences of failing to act.
- Practical steps that can demonstrate reasonable preventative measures.
- Reviewing policies, training and workplace culture to reduce risk and improve compliance.
Who should attend?
This webinar is ideal for:
- Business owners.
- Managing directors.
- HR professionals.
- People managers.
- Senior leaders.
- Compliance and operations professionals.
Join us for a practical and informative session designed to help employers understand their obligations, reduce organisational risk and create safer, more respectful workplaces.