In the second of this video series focused on the Employment Rights Bill, Partner and General Counsel Beth Hale and Trainee Solicitor Mitchell Blythe discuss the key changes to workplace harassment responsibilities arising from the new Employment Rights Bill.
In this Ten-Minute Talk, Beth and Mitchell discuss the following:
- Employer Responsibilities: An overview of the key changes that will impact employer responsibilities regarding sexual harassment.
- Shift in Obligations: The shift from “reasonable steps” to “all reasonable steps”, raising the bar for employer obligations and the importance of updating associated policies.
- Proactive Prevention: Practical steps you can take now to proactively prevent sexual harassment and comply with the upcoming amendments.
- Third-Party Harassment: Understand the reintroduction of liability for third-party harassment and the significant changes in legal responsibilities regarding harassment by clients and customers.
- Compliance and Remedies: Potential remedies for failing to comply with the new obligations and how enforcement actions could impact your organisation.
- Timeline for Changes: The anticipated timeline for changes and how to start preparing your workplace.
- Ensuring a Positive Workplace Culture: Strategies to protect your employees and foster a positive workplace culture in light of these new regulations.
Watch the first video in the series, What are the Key Takeaways from the Employment Rights Bill?
If you would like to discuss the Employment Rights Bill in more detail or have any specific questions arising from this Ten-Minute Talk, please contact Partner and General Counsel Beth Hale or Trainee Solicitor Mitchell Blythe.
