Workplace Bullying & Harassment - An Update for Support Staff

Introduction

This short webinar is specifically aimed at support staff, to enable them to understand harassment and bullying, what it is and what should be done if it is observed in the workplace.

This webinar could be used as part of the induction process to alert employees to the importance of being aware of inappropriate behaviour and not to be afraid to challenge it. The webinar covers the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, which requires employers to take reasonable steps to stop sexual harassment occurring.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Harassment
• The definition in the Equality Act 2010
• The requirements set out in the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023
• Case law - examining what is and is not harassment
• Bullying
• What behaviour amounts to bullying?
• Personal injury claims
• Constructive dismissal
• Challenging Inappropriate Behaviour
• ‘Reasonable steps’ defence
• Challenging inappropriate behaviour
• Training and education

This webinar was recorded on 21st March 2024