Sexual Harassment Training - Legislation and Responsibilities

Description

On 26 October 2024, legislation came into force placing new responsibilities on employers to take a proactive approach to identifying and preventing incidents of sexual harassment in the workplace.

Employers now have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment and create a safe working environment.

Who is this course for?
This half-day course is designed to present an overview of the new legislation and the steps an employer now must take. It is suitable for managers and employees.

The Business Benefits

• An awareness of the legislation and employers’ responsibilities in order to ensure the business is compliant.

• Demonstrates that a proactive approach has been taken by ensuring managers and employees are aware of the provisions of the legislation and what actions must be taken to ensure compliance, thus avoiding the risk of incidents and complaints.

Course Content

The course will cover:

• Legislative Responsibilities
• Definition of Sexual Harassment
• Reasonable Steps
• Risk Assessment
• Handling Complaints
• Creating and Maintaining a Positive Culture

The session is designed to be interactive with opportunities for questions from delegates.