{"id":12688,"date":"2025-07-10T12:31:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T12:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/uk\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=12688"},"modified":"2025-07-10T13:33:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T13:33:54","slug":"harassment-in-the-workplace-a-practical-guide-for-employers-on-understanding-the-law","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/uk\/resources\/hr-compliance\/bullying-harassment\/harassment-in-the-workplace-a-practical-guide-for-employers-on-understanding-the-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Harassment in the workplace \u2013 a practical guide for employers on understanding the law"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ff778368 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div id=\"form\" class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ded3e62d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-cbe57604 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"\">Webinar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(23.043px, 1.44rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 2.049), 38px);\">Harassment in the workplace \u2013 a practical guide for employers on understanding the law<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Aired: <\/strong>June 17, 2025<br><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 1 hour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.548), 18px);\" class=\"\">In recent years, the need for organisations to proactively address harassment in the workplace has become increasingly pressing. Alongside the importance of maintaining a positive workplace culture, a Government focus on prevention makes this a high-priority area for employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Join us as Katherine Flower, a partner in the employment law team at Burges Salmon, sets out organisations\u2019 legal obligations, how staff are protected and where the risks lie. She will also be sharing practical insights on how to manage some of the difficult issues that can arise when dealing with allegations of harassment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.548), 18px);\" class=\"\">Katherine will discuss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\">The pre-existing legal framework<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The new legal duty to prevent sexual harassment\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">tips on compliance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Upcoming changes in the Employment Rights Bill\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">third-party harassment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u201c<strong>all<\/strong>&nbsp;reasonable steps\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Tips when managing an allegation of workplace harassment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Don&#8217;t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and ensure your workplace is compliant with the latest legal requirements. 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