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  • Date:
    24 October 2024
    Type:
    Podcasts and webinars

    Podcast: Sexual harassment in the workplace - legal changes, generational shifts

    With changes to the law regarding sexual harassment in the workplace coming into effect this autumn - and further changes promised in the Government's Employment Rights Bill - we are joined by Lisa Bell from Tell Jane to discuss the new legal duty on employers, the impact of technology and generational shifts in attitude.

  • Type:
    Leading practice guides

    Building a working environment free from harassment and sexual harassment: Handling complaints effectively

    This series of Leading practice guides looks at how to create a working environment free from all forms of harassment and why HR and the organisations they represent need to prioritise this issue. In this final guide we explore what to consider when setting up procedures to respond to complaints of harassment and sexual harassment, including conducting investigations and supporting the victim.

  • Type:
    Leading practice guides

    Building a working environment free from harassment and sexual harassment: Reporting procedures

    This series of Leading practice guides looks at how to create a working environment free from all forms of harassment and why HR and the organisations they represent need to prioritise this issue. While many organisations already have an established procedure for employees to report harassment, harassment and sexual harassment is still underreported. In the third guide in this series, we look at the factors to consider when implementing reporting procedures that will inspire confidence in the organisation and encourage people to report incidents of harassment.

  • Type:
    Leading practice guides

    Building a working environment free from harassment and sexual harassment: Practical steps to creating a harassment-free environment

    This series of Leading practice guides looks at how to create a working environment free from all forms of harassment and why HR and the organisations they represent need to prioritise this issue. In this second guide, we look at what steps employers should take to fulfil their duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment.

  • Type:
    Leading practice guides

    Building a working environment free from harassment and sexual harassment: What is harassment and what impact does it have on the workplace?

    This series of Leading practice guides looks at how to create a working environment free from all forms of harassment and why HR and the organisations they represent need to prioritise this issue. In this first guide we explore what harassment and sexual harassment is, employers' legal obligations around harassment, including the duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment, and the critical nature of addressing this issue for HR and their organisations.

  • Date:
    18 October 2024
    Type:
    Survey analysis

    Employment Rights Bill research 2024

    The first draft of the Employment Rights Bill was published on 10 October - just ahead of 100 days into the new Labour Government. We take an early look at how HR is reacting to the changes included in the Bill.

  • Type:
    FAQs

    If a third party harasses an employee, will the employer be liable for the third party's actions under the Equality Act 2010?

    Updated to refer to the Employment Rights Bill, which includes provisions to introduce employer liability for third-party harassment. 

  • Date:
    11 October 2024
    Type:
    Commentary and insights

    Employment Rights Bill published: 10 highlights for HR from the first draft

    After months of waiting, the Government has finally published the first draft of its wide-ranging Employment Rights Bill, which will make radical changes to employment law in the next few years. Now that the Employment Rights Bill has begun its progress through Parliament, we highlight the key points from the first draft for HR professionals.

  • Type:
    Legal timetable

    Duty to prevent sexual harassment of employees

    Updated to refer to additional provisions on harassment included in the Employment Rights Bill, which was published on 10 October 2024. 

  • Date:
    8 October 2024
    Type:
    Commentary and insights

    New sexual harassment prevention duty: 10-point checklist for HR

    From 26 October 2024, employers of any size in England, Wales and Scotland have a specific duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of workers in the course of their employment. As the implementation date approaches, what should HR professionals be doing to ensure that their organisation is ready to comply with the new duty?