Sexual Harassment at Work - 2026 Compliance Update

Introduction

In October 2024 new legislation (Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023) was introduced, requiring employers to take reasonable steps to stop harassment of a sexual nature from occurring in the workplace. This is an amendment to the Equality Act 2010, which already made harassment unlawful.

Now that we have had this legislation in place for some time, there has been greater clarity on what is meant by reasonable steps.

This webinar will reflect on what we have learnt so far, and what steps employers should be taking. It will also reflect on the additional changes that will be introduced by the Employment Rights Bill.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Sexual harassment
• The definition in the Equality Act 2010
• Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023
• EHRC guidance on harassment of a sexual nature
• What does it advise?
• How does this help the employee?
• Reasonable steps
• What are reasonable steps?
• A look at case law in this area
• How to write a risk assessment, addressing reasonable steps
• What is going to change as a result of the Employment Rights Bill
• 'All' reasonable steps
• Third party harassment
• Practical steps to take
• Supporting colleagues
• What to include in a policy
• What to cover in training

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Thursday 22nd January 2026

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