Sexual Harassment Awareness: UK Worker Protection Act Update
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Did you know that in the UK, roughly 40% of women and 18% of men have experienced unwanted sexual behaviour in the workplace? Surely as an HR/Admin Manager or an Employer, more can be done to eradicate sexual harassment in the workplace.
This Sexual Harassment Awareness Training course must be used as a tool to raise awareness about a serious and often difficult issue in UK workplaces. This course is not just a ‘reactive’ measure to a particular incident, rather should be given to all the employers regardless whether they experienced sexual harassment or not. The Course is designed to equip employers, HR professionals, and business owners with the knowledge and tools necessary to prevent and address sexual harassment effectively.
Remember, The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 which has been effective from October 26, 2024, places a legal obligation on employers to proactively prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.
This course comes with the following Sections:
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What is Sexual Harassment?: In this module, we’ll look at what sexual harassment really means, talk about legal aspects, Employees rights and Employer’s responsibilities.
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Identifying and Responding to Sexual Harassment : In this module, we have delved into how to identify sexual harassment both in implicit and explicit forms. We will also show you how to effectively respond to a sexual harassment incident.
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Preventing Sexual Harassment: In this module, you will learn how to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. We will discuss Bystander Intervention Techniques. And also how to design policies to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.
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Case Studies: In this final module, we will shed light on different case studies on Quid Pro Quo Harassment, Hostile Work Environment, Third Party Harassment, and others related studies as well.
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1Understand Sexual HarassmentVideo lesson
In this opening section, we of this Sexual Harassment Awareness Training course, you will learn what is meant by the term “sexual harassment”. We will bust some myths regarding sexual harassment and explain some legal aspects such as, Equality Act 2010 and Workplace Protection Act 2023 which has been effective from October 26, 2024. We will further delve into Rights and Protections for the employees and responsibility of the employers in the context of sexual harassment in the workplace training.
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2Worker Protection Act 2024Text lesson
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3How to Identify and Respond to Sexual Harassment at Work?Video lesson
In this section, we’ll look into how to identify sexual harassment both in implicit and explicit forms. We will also show you how to effectively respond to a sexual harassment incident whether you are a victim, bystander, supervisor or an employer. In any case, reporting accurately about the incident of sexual harassment is crucial. So we have also shared a sample reporting form for you to check out.
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4Sexual Harassment Complaint FormText lesson
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5Preventing Sexual HarassmentVideo lesson
In this section, you will learn how to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. We will discuss Bystander Intervention Techniques. And also how to design policies to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.
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6Are UK Businesses Ready for The Worker Protection Act?Text lesson
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7What If Businesses Fail to Comply? - The Risk of Non ComplianceText lesson
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8IntroductionVideo lesson
Sexual harassment is a pervasive issue, often hidden in plain sight, impacting nearly 1 in 3 employees globally in their workplace journey. This module sheds light on real-world scenarios that unveil the various faces of harassment—from blatant quid pro quo demands to the subtleties of a hostile work environment. Through these case studies, you’ll gain the tools to identify, address, and prevent such situations while fostering a culture of safety and respect in any workplace setting.
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9Case Study on Quid Pro Quo HarassmentVideo lesson
In this video, we’ll discuss a case study on Quid Pro Quo Harassment. Quid pro quo harassment is a type of sexual harassment that occurs when a person in a position of power demands sexual favors in exchange for job benefits or to avoid negative consequences.
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10Case Study: Hostile Work EnvironmentVideo lesson
Consider the scenario at a large manufacturing company. An assembly line worker, Tom, frequently made crude, sexual jokes and comments loudly enough for everyone in his vicinity to hear. His co-worker, Lisa, found these comments offensive and demeaning, but she was unsure of how to address the situation. In this video, we’ll cover a case study on Hostile Work Environment Harassment.
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11Case Study: Third Party HarassmentVideo lesson
In this video, we shared a case study on a scenario where third-party harassment occurs to a sales associate in a retail store.
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12Examples and Consequences of Ignoring, Dismissing, or Downplaying IssuesText lesson
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13Case Study on Harassment in Remote Work SettingVideo lesson
The advent of remote work has not eliminated the risk of sexual harassment; it has merely changed the environment in which it can occur. We have, in this video, discussed a case study where how harassment can occur in a remote work setting.
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14Case Study - Retaliation Against ReportingVideo lesson
Retaliation against reporting is a significant concern in cases of sexual harassment. It can deter victims from coming forward, perpetuating a culture of silence and fear. In this vide, we have considered a hypothetical scenario to understand this better.
