Employment Law Update: Sexual Harassment

1 hour verifiable CPD

Employers have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent workplace sexual harassment and from October 2026, they will be under a new stricter anticipatory duty to an "all reasonable steps" requirement along with the introduction of employment liability for harassment by third parties.

Creating a culture of prevention begins and ends with an effective plan and this webinar will focus on five key areas will ensure its success: knowledge, risk assessments, workplace standards, complaints policy and procedure, and monitoring and evaluation.

Donna Reynolds, Legal Director at Kennedys, will explain what “all reasonable steps” might mean in practice. Additionally, other areas such as third party sexual harassment claims against senior staff and directors will also be considered.

Learning outcomes:

• Understand how to create a culture of prevention

• Gain awareness on how to build an effective anti-sexual harassment plan

• Learn about the 5 key areas to achieve success in this area