The Employment Rights Act for Managers: How it Impacts all Employers

Speaker: Nickie Elenor

Overview

The session covers new obligations for employers to take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment, including protection from third-party harassment and the need for comprehensive policies and reporting mechanisms. Eleanor also discusses how sexual harassment is now explicitly included as a protected disclosure under whistleblowing legislation, requiring updated policies and procedures.

Discussion points

New requirements on Preventing Sexual Harassment and Whistleblowing
Day One Rights
Updates on the latest court cases

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Speaker profile

Nickie Elenor

Employment Lawyer

Nickie Elenor has over 30 years’ experience advising employers across the UK. She is currently working closely with employer clients to prepare for the upcoming Employment Rights Act changes, including significant reforms to sexual harassment law. Nickie is also the instructing solicitor on a landmark whistleblowing case, Barton Turns Development v Treadwell, due to be heard in the Supreme Court in May, and brings valuable insight into the practical implications of this case for employers. Her work combines legally robust advice with a strong commercial and people‑focused perspective.