Preventing Workplace Harassment: One year on and what’s to come

Almost a year has passed since new legislation placed a proactive duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Since then, organisations across sectors have faced a rise in enquiries – from compliance queries to complex cases involving third-party harassment and employee complaints.

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Now, with the government’s Employment Rights Bill on the horizon, employers may soon be required to take “all reasonable steps” to prevent harassment and once again assume liability for third-party incidents. For industries like retail and hospitality, the stakes are particularly high.

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In this timely webinar, WorkNest’s Employment Law and HR experts, Lorna Gemmell (HR Training Manager) and Sonia Tse (Senior Employment Law Adviser), will share practical guidance, real-life examples, and forward-looking insights to help organisations stay compliant and create safer, more respectful workplaces.

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Agenda highlights:

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• The sexual harassment duty – one year on: Key trends and lessons from the past 12 months.
• Compliance in practice: How employers are meeting obligations in both simple and complex scenarios.
• Third-party harassment: Strategies for managing risks with clients, customers, contractors, and more.
• Risk assessments: Identifying and mitigating potential harassment risks.
• Handling complaints: Best practices for responding to reports or suspicions of harassment.
• Looking ahead: What the Employment Rights Bill means for your organisation and how to prepare.

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