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Sexual harassment training for managers
Oct 2024
Employment Law & HR
4 MINS

Sexual harassment training for managers

As of 26th October 2024, the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 came into effect meaning employers must take “reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment of their employees. This new law places a strict legislative and pro-active duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.

Employees will be able to bring a claim for a breach of this new duty if they also bring a claim against their employer for sexual harassment in an Employment Tribunal. In successful cases, the Employment Tribunal will be able to uplift all compensation awarded by up to 25% if an employer is found to have breached this new duty.

Hay & Kilner's Employment Team offers comprehensive sexual harassment training for managers to help you stay on top of this legislation and avoid potential claims and reputational damage.

The session will cover:

  • What constitutes sexual harassment and how to spot it.
  • Understanding the power dynamics of harassment and how to deal with ‘banter’.
  • How to manage complaints and deal with issues of harassment confidently and effectively.
  • How to proactively prevent sexual harassment at work.

For further information and to book your session, contact Lily Bunn.

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