Professional Online Training
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Training that defines sexual harassment, examines real workplace research, and equips managers to handle complaints, policies and investigations with confidence and legal awareness
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Course Details
- Duration: 55 mins
- Delivery: Online and self-paced
Who This Course Is For
This course supports anyone involved in preventing, recognising or responding to sexual harassment at work.
- Line managers who may be first to receive or handle a complaint
- HR staff responsible for policies, investigations and complaint handling
- Employers and business owners wanting to understand their legal exposure and responsibilities
Course Content
The course is structured across eight modules, each requiring a 70% pass mark:
- What Is Sexual Harassment? — Defines sexual harassment and explains the nature of unwanted conduct of a sexual nature.
- Examples and Research — Explores workplace statistics showing how widespread and serious sexual harassment is.
- Dealing With A Complaint — Covers how allegations of sexual harassment should be handled correctly.
- Policies and The Role of The Line Manager — Explains the importance of clear, robust policies and the responsibilities line managers tend to carry.
- Handling Sexual Harassment in the Workplace — Looks at investigation from the employer's perspective and how situations should be managed.
- The Law and Sexual Harassment — Explains how protection against sexual harassment comes from both employment law and criminal law.
- Case Studies — Presents real case studies illustrating what constitutes harassment and the consequences of inadequate employer response.
- The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 — Covers this recent legislative change and its implications for employers and workers.
Course Information
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Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course explain the legal side of sexual harassment as well as workplace handling?
Yes, the course covers both employment law and criminal law protections, as well as the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, alongside practical guidance on handling complaints and investigations.
Will this course help me understand how to deal with a complaint if I'm a line manager?
Yes, it includes a dedicated module on dealing with a complaint and another covering policies and the specific role line managers tend to take in these situations.
