Understanding the new Sexual Harassment requirements in the Employment Rights Act 2025 is essential for care providers because it directly affects how they protect staff, manage risk, and maintain safe, respectful workplaces.
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Why this matters for care providers
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The updated law places a stronger proactive duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment—not just respond to incidents after they happen. In care settings, where staff often work closely with colleagues, patients, families, trades people and the public, this is particularly important. Delivered in partnership with Lester Aldridge, this session will enable you to make sure you
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When: Tuesday 24th March 2026, 11:00AM - 12:30PM
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Delivered in partnership with Kevin Barnett from Lester Aldridge, this session will cover:
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- employers’ strengthened duty to prevent sexual harassment and the risks specific to care environments, including lone working and close personal care.
- the practical steps providers should take to protect staff, service users, and their organisation; and
- focus on expectations, prevention, and creating safer working practices across care services.
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There will be time allocated for any scenario-based discussions as well as usual Q & A's
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