Workplace Harassment - From Legal Duties to Practical Action

Introduction

Harassment has become a topic that is high on the agenda of those managing people in organisations.

This is partly because of changes brought in by the Employment Rights Act 2025. From 30 October 2026, employers have a duty to make all reasonable adjustments to prevent harassment of a sexual nature, and they also have a duty to take all reasonable steps to prevent harassment of their employees from third parties.

In addition, there is a steady stream of harassment cases brought to the Employment Tribunal, demonstrating how employers can get things wrong.

This virtual classroom seminar will work through the responsibilities on the employer and the practical steps that should be taken to address harassment in the workplace.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• The legal definition of harassment, set out in the Equality Act 2010
• The duty to take all reasonable steps to prevent harassment of a sexual nature
• The duty to take all reasonable steps to prevent harassment from a third party
• Carrying out a risk assessment
• How harassment can overlap with bullying
• Who is responsible for harassment? Vicarious liability and when an individual can be personally responsible (legally) for their actions
• Intersectional harassment
• A specific look at harassment and neurodiversity, and some specific issues to consider
• How to investigate an allegation of harassment
• How to support both the alleged harasser, as well as the person making a complaint
• Practical steps that can be taken in an organisation to reduce the likelihood of harassment occurring

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.