On 26 October 2024, a new section of the Equality Act 2010 came into force, placing a new duty on firms to take reasonable steps to prevent the harassment of a sexual nature of workers in the course of their employment.
Time has been set aside on the webinar to ask our experts how these changes impact your firm’s responsibilities and employee rights, showcasing how leading firms are building a safer and more inclusive work environment.
Key points discussed:
• What is the new duty?
• Key responsibilities of employers
• Recognising, addressing, and preventing harassment
• Reasonable steps
• Strategies for encouraging bystander intervention and promoting respectful workplace behaviour.
• Consequences of non-compliance
• Can we expect further change?