Sexual Harassment Awareness for Managers

This short course for people managers explains how sexual harassment is defined in the Equality Act 2010 and the employer's duty to take reasonable steps to prevent it. You will learn how to set standards, assess risks including from third parties, and respond to reports promptly, sensitively and without victimisation.
Modules
3
Duration
About 25 minutes
Pass mark
80%
Assessment
8 questions from a bank of 12

Learning outcomes

  • ✓Explain the two forms of sexual harassment in section 26(2) and 26(3) of the Equality Act 2010
  • ✓Describe the employer's preventative duty and the consequences of failing to meet it
  • ✓Set clear standards and identify risks of harassment in your team, including from third parties
  • ✓Respond to a report of sexual harassment promptly, sensitively and fairly
  • ✓Protect people from victimisation and keep accurate, confidential records

Course contents

  1. Module 1: The law and the preventative duty

    Video (4 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions

  2. Module 2: Preventing harassment in your team

    Video (4 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions

  3. Module 3: Responding to a report

    Video (4 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions

  4. Final assessment & certificate