Preventing sexual harassment in the workplace 

By the end of the course, participants will be able to identify:

• the legal definition of sexual harassment

• the meaning of each element of the legal definition 

• the various forms sexual harassment can take

• facts about the prevalence of sexual harassment in the workplace

• common causes of sexual harassment in the workplace 

• relevant civil and criminal legislation that can apply in cases of sexual harassment including liability issues

• relevant internal policy & procedural guidance on preventing, reporting and investigating sexual harassment in the workplace

• actions to appropriately support people who experience or  witness sexual harassment in their workplace 

• action to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace based on the EHRC updated Code of Practice - Sexual harassment and harassment at work: technical guidance (2024)

Content can be adapted to reflect your

• internal policy requirements and guidance
• target audience