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Hot Topics in Employment Law 2025 – Slides

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Hot Topics in Employment

Hot Topics in Employment Law 2025An overview of the duty• New proactive employer duty• Positive obligation to take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexualharassment of employees in the course of their employment̶ 26 October 2024̶ employees = workers̶ anticipate scenarios and take pre-emptive steps̶ duty extends to harassment by third parties (e.g. clients,customers, suppliers etc.)̶ potential consequences of breach• enforcement action from the EHRC• up to a 25% uplift in compensation, if a sexual harassmentclaim is upheldKey EHRC resources:Technical guidanceEmployer 8-step guideGuidance (includingchecklist and action plan)

Hot Topics in Employment Law 2025Top tips for compliance• Reasonable steps will vary from employer to employer• Risk assessment is key• Some other key steps̶ action plan̶ policies, procedures & training̶ reporting mechanisms̶ employee engagement