Prevent sexual harassment at work training

Prevent sexual harassment at work training

There is now a heavy burden is on employers in that a single act of sexual harassment by anyone, not just another employee, will leave the employer with liability.

The new duty on employers to protect staff from sexual harassment came into force on 26 October 2024. If you’re not aware of this, or are not sure what is required, you can find out more here.

The duty to prevent sexual harassment against any employee, by any member of the public, or employees of other companies, places a number of duties on employers to act to prevent it occurring in the first place. Failure to take these steps in anticipation will bring liability for harassment.

One of the most obvious steps an employer can take under the new duty is to ensure that all staff or managers receive appropriate training. Sherbornes are able to provide training tailored to the specific business needs.

General staff training covers:

• What is sexual harassment
• How to recognise sexual harassment
• How to report it
• The company’s process for addressing complaints

Management training covers:

• The employer’s liability for harassment
• How to carry out a sexual harassment risk assessment
• Developing a policy on sexual harassment
• How to handle a complaint

If you would like more details, or need help with carrying out risk assessment or developing a policy, you can get in touch here.

There are also limited spaces on our mini masterclass on 6 November, which is ideal for business owners and HR to understand what is required to comply with the new duty and provide tools to use to ensure compliance. You can book here.