Changes to sexual harassment legislation: What you need to know

Webinar 27 Nov 2024

As of October 26, 2024, employers in England, Scotland, and Wales have a legal duty to prevent sexual harassment. Learn more in this webinar, with expert guidance from FSB and the EHRC.

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Webinar details

Join us to gain a deeper understanding of the implications for your business and to ensure you’re fully compliant. Whether you’re a seasoned employer or new to running a business, this session will equip you with the knowledge you need to confidently move forward.

To help you navigate these changes, we are hosting an informative session featuring experts from FSB Legal and the Equality and Human Rights Commission. This event will provide you with crucial insights and practical guidance on how to adapt your business practices in response to the new legislation.

Key topics:

  • New legal duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their employees in the workplace.
  • The preventative duty includes prevention of sexual harassment committed by another worker, an agent acting on behalf of the employer and third parties (such as customers, clients or contractors).
  • The steps small business owners should be taking to be compliant with the new legislation.
  • The potential changes to the duty that the Employment Rights Bill could bring forward.

Speakers

  • Matt Jaffa (Host) - Senior External Affairs Manager (London)
  • Hannah Thomas - Markel Law
  • Sam Bonser - Director of HR, FSB
  • Rebecca Thomas - Head of Employment Policy, Equality and Human Rights Commission

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