The Law Has Already Changed - Have You?

Many UK employers are still unaware of the new legal duty to prevent sexual harassment, or mistakenly believe their existing policies are enough. That misunderstanding isn’t just risky, it could be unlawful.

Since October 2024, all UK employers have been required to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace under the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act.

Doing nothing is no longer defensible. A policy sitting in a drawer won’t protect your people—or your business. Employers must be able to show they’ve taken real, practical action to create a safe, respectful working environment.

What’s This New Law and What Does It Mean for Me?

So, under the Worker Protection Act all employers are now legally required to:

• Take proactive measures to prevent sexual harassment
• Create a workplace culture that supports dignity and inclusion
• Be able to demonstrate what steps they’ve taken if challenged

To stay compliant (and to protect your people), you need to show that your team understands what harassment looks like, how to report concerns, and what actions are expected from managers.

And there is more to come: from 2026, employers may be held liable if an employee is harassed by a third party (such as a customer, contractor, or supplier) and no preventative measures were in place. This means the importance of culture, clarity, and confidence in reporting mechanisms will only grow.

Training - the Smartest Way to Meet Your Legal Duty

Training is not just helpful, it’s one of the most widely recognised and effective ways to meet your new legal obligations and reduce risk.

Employment tribunals and the EHRC consistently treat training, especially for managers, as a key indicator of whether those steps have been taken.

In other words: If you’re not offering training, you may struggle to show you’ve met your legal duty.

Training is also the best way to:

• Educate your team
• Build confidence in reporting
• Reduce the risk of future claims
• Shift your culture from reactive to preventative

How We Can Help: Practical Training for Real-World Workplaces

At The Little HR Department, we understand the reality of running a small business. That’s why our Sexual Harassment Awareness Training is built specifically for SMEs, it’s simple, practical and delivered by HR experts who get it.

We offer two flexible options to suit your needs:

Exclusive In-House Training - Ideal for organisations who want to train a full team at once. Delivered live, either remotely or at your workplace.

Open Session Training Sessions - Perfect if you’re a smaller business or just need to train one or two team members. We’ve now opened up our previously client-only training sessions to the wider SME community.

Manager Training

• Duration: 2 hours
• In-House Price: £599 + VAT (up to 12 attendees)
• Open Session Price: £75 per person

Managers will learn how to:

• Understand UK sexual harassment legislation, past and present
• Recognise sexual harassment in the workplace
• Understand the new legal duty and risks of non-compliance
• Support employees and handle complaints appropriately
• Lead by example in building a respectful, inclusive culture

Upcoming open manager sessions:

• Wednesday 10th September · 10:00–12:00
• Tuesday 18th November · 13:30–15:30

Employee Training

• Duration: 60 minutes
• In-House Price: £399 + VAT (up to 15 attendees)
• Open Session Price: £35 per person

Employees will learn how to:

• Understand what sexual harassment is (and isn’t)
• Recognise unacceptable behaviour in the workplace
• Know their rights under UK law
• Speak up and report concerns confidently
• Contribute to a respectful, inclusive workplace culture

Upcoming open employee sessions:

• Tuesday 9th September · 10:00–11:00
• Thursday 20th November · 11:00–12:00

Sign Me Up!

Whether you’re planning training for your whole team or joining one of our open events solo, we’re here to make it simple, supportive, and stress-free.

Spaces are limited, so early booking is strongly recommended. Just drop us a line to book or ask a question:

hello@thelittlehrdepartment.com

Why Work With Us?

At The Little HR Department, we are helping small businesses navigate the real-world challenges of preventing sexual harassment at work.

We do more than just deliver training; we can support you in meeting the wider legal duty.

That includes helping you implement clear, compliant policies, carry out the mandatory risk assessments, and build practical systems that protect both your people and your business.