Sexual harassment:

EHRC guidance on new statutory duty

On 26 October, a new statutory duty will come into force, requiring employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers.

Join us as we discuss the implications of this new legislation and the key considerations for employers.

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Agenda

• Sexual harassment overview
  • Liability and remedy
  • Duty to prevent it
• What amounts to reasonable steps?
  • Training
  • Risk assessments
  • Policies
  • Reporting
  • Culture review
• What is third-party harassment?
• Risks of getting things wrong

Speakers

Kate Kapp

Partner 

Kate is an employment law partner and regularly conducts independent workplace investigations and reviews into complex and sensitive employment issues, including sexual harassment and discrimination. 

Dan Begbie-Clench

Partner

Dan specialises in employment law and advises a range of companies, LLPs and partnerships, in a wide range of sectors.