As many of you will already know, on 26 October 2024, the Government brought into force the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 which includes a new mandatory duty on employers to “take reasonable steps to prevent the sexual harassment of their employees in the course of employment”.

This is a preventative duty that applies to all employers, regardless of size, structure, ownership or otherwise.

Led by Harriet Bowtell, Senior Associate, our experts at Jones Chase will explore the current legal context behind sexual harassment, the new duty on employers and what practical steps can be taken to help compliance with the new duty.

Topics:

Awel Roberts, Trainee Solicitor: The New Duty – We’ll explain the recent changes, why compliance is essential and the potential consequences of non-compliance.

Harriet Bowtell, Senior Associate: The 8 Crucial Steps for Compliance – An overview of the key steps outlined in the EHRC Guidance.

Josephine van Lierop, Senior Consultant: Practical Implications of what is “in the Workplace” –  when is something that is done outside the workplace, actually in the workplace.

Shona Newmark, Partner: Third-Party Harassment – Covering the inclusion of third-party harassment.

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