Skillcast Seminar - Worker Protection Act: Preventing Sexual Harassment

Speaker: Danni Belbin

Overview

In this session, Danni highlights the definition of sexual harassment, the role of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, and the potential consequences for noncompliance, including hefty fines and increased compensation claims.

She covers some practical measures are recommended to foster a safer work environment such as developing anti-harassment policies, conducting risk assessments, and providing tailored staff training.

Key takeaways

Understand the legal framework and apply best practice guidance
Gain a clear understanding of the new positive duty which came into force on 26 October 2024
Recognise the requirement for employers to take “all reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace
Assess legal consequences of non-compliance
Explore the potential 25% uplift in tribunal compensation where an employer fails to meet the preventative duty
Understand the role of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) in enforcing compliance
Understand the EHRC’s updated technical guidance and ACAS recommendations, including risk assessments, training, and policy development

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Meet our speaker

Danni Belbin

Senior Associate, Mills & Reeve LLP

Danni is a Senior Associate employment lawyer at Mills & Reeve, advising employers across a range of sectors on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Danni is known for her strategic, pragmatic approach—supporting clients through complex workplace issues including redundancies, TUPE, high-risk exits, and Employment Tribunal litigation. She regularly contributes to legal updates and client training, and is committed to developing practical, people-focused solutions in a fast-evolving employment landscape.