WEBINAR

Wednesday 9th October 2024
1:00pm Presentation  |  1:40pm Short Q&A

The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 introduces a new proactive duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent and to take action against sexual harassment in the workplace. This legislation will come into force on Saturday 26th October 2024, and it is essential that you are fully prepared.

Join Employment lawyer Michelle Last’s webinar on this upcoming change to sexual harassment legislation in the UK. This update is significant and therefore this session is particularly valuable for HR professionals, legal advisors, business leaders, managers, and anyone responsible for workplace culture and compliance. It will also be beneficial for individuals who want to better understand their employer’s obligations to protect them from sexual harassment.

Key topics covered in this 40 minute presentation:
Understanding the Changes in the Law: A high level overview of the new legislation coming into effect on 26 October 2024 and what these changes mean in practice for employers.
The New Statutory Code of Practice: How the new Code will impact workplace policies, practices and procedures.
Real-Life Case Studies: Analysis of recent sexual harassment claims and the key lessons learned from them.
Proactive Prevention: Strategies to help organisations avoid claims arising, including essential steps to take now.
Managerial Responsibilities: Guidance on how individual managers and HR professionals can better handle situations to seek to help prevent allegations and claims.

This webinar will provide you with the knowledge and tools necessary to manage the new legal landscape and to seek to help your organisation reduce the likelihood of sexual harassment claims.

Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues who may benefit from attending.

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