Sexual Harassment at Work – How to Support Employees Bringing and Defending Allegations
Laura Donnelly, Associate Employment Law Solicitor, presents an introduction for employee advisers and Trade Union representatives on how to support employees who are bringing or defending claims of sexual harassment in the workplace.
This free online course coincides with #MeToo Matters, our campaign to stamp out sexual harassment in the workplace.
This session will include:
- Why #MeToo Matters
- Surveys on Sexual Harassment carried out by the Equality and Human Rights Commission 2018 and the Government Equalities Office 2020
- The importance of the legal definition of sexual harassment at work as defined by the Equality Act and the Sexual Behaviour Code in The Government Equalities Office Survey
- The importance of a full and fair investigation and the calling of witnesses in line with the Acas code of practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures.
- Suitable remedies depending on the type of harassment
- Ensuring Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) are not used to prevent employees from taking action in the criminal court, whistleblowing or reporting to a regulator.
Attendees will come away understanding the different types of sexual harassment and how to ensure a fair investigation and disciplinary / grievance outcome.
1 – 2pm Thursday 30 March 2023
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This is an online training session via Zoom. Invites will be sent out to attendees before the event.
If you have any questions about this seminar, please contact chris@ms-solicitors.co.uk or call Chris Parkinson on 01273 609911.
