The Law Has Changed. Has Your Business? NEW: Preventing Sexual Harassment Training Available Now
Since October 2024, every UK employer has had an increased legal duty to actively prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Yet nearly a year on, it’s still unclear how many businesses have genuinely changed their approach.
With the festive season approaching, workplace risks are often heightened. There’s never been a better time to act.
Why Prevention Matters
The law recognises how important it is for employers to lead the change. Sexual harassment is a serious workplace issue, a cultural risk and a legal liability.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission Technical Guidance (2024) makes it clear that organisations must take reasonable steps to prevent harassment, or risk being held vicariously liable. The Worker Protection Act 2023 (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) came into force in October 2024 and has raised the bar: it is no longer enough to simply react to complaints. Employers must actively prevent them.
That means:
- Training the team, so everyone understands what harassment is and what to do if it occurs.
- Clear, accessible policies that are lived in practice, easily accessible by all staff, not just stored away.
- Cultural change that creates a workplace where staff feel comfortable raising concerns before issues become unmanageable.
Musab Hemsi, Partner at Anderson StrathernThis is an important issue for employers who want to ensure they are taking all necessary steps to protect their employees from harm and their business from risk "
A Course Written by Experts
To support employers with this responsibility, Mintra has launched Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention (AS-001), designed specifically for management-level professionals across all industries who operate under Great British law.
Developed in partnership with legal and workplace conduct experts Anderson Strathern, the course provides critical guidance to help leaders understand their obligations, respond effectively and create workplaces where everyone is respected and protected.
As Musab Hemsi, Partner at Anderson Strathern, explains: “This is an important issue for employers who want to ensure they are taking all necessary steps to protect their employees from harm and their business from risk. We are delighted to be partnering with Mintra to deliver this critical training to their clients and the wider market.”
Amy Reid, Global People & Culture DirectorIf handled correctly, prevention training doesn’t just protect the business; it safeguards the people who make that business possible "
A Leadership Perspective
Amy Reid, People and Culture Director at Mintra, has been instrumental in enabling this course and ensuring it is accessible to all sectors: “This is not just a tick-box exercise. If handled correctly, prevention training doesn’t just protect the business; it safeguards the people who make that business possible. We shouldn’t be tolerating harassment in any form, whether sexual or related to personal beliefs. At Mintra, we want to go beyond what the law requires, creating a culture where everyone is treated fairly, equitably and with respect.”
Why This Course Is Essential
- Up to date – fully aligned with the Worker Protection Act 2023 and the Equality Act 2010, designed by subject matter experts to ensure the content is accurate, authoritative and practical.
- Interactive and engaging – not passive learning, but a thought-provoking experience that encourages participation.
- Accessible – designed to make a serious subject manageable for busy professionals.
- Affordable – at £80, it reflects the importance of the issue while being accessible to all organisations.
By the end of the training, learners will be able to:
- Identify behaviours that constitute sexual harassment under the Equality Act 2010.
- Recognise employer and employee responsibilities in preventing harassment.
- Take appropriate action should complaints arise.
- Evaluate workplace policies to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
Who Should Take It?
- Managers and supervisors in any industry.
- Team leaders responsible for staff conduct.
- HR professionals and compliance officers.
- Business owners and senior leaders seeking to mitigate legal and reputational risk.
Leading Change, Not Just Following the Law
The law recognises the importance of employers leading cultural change. Preventing harassment isn’t just about compliance; it’s about creating a workplace where respect is the standard, where unacceptable behaviour is never ignored and where employees feel safe and supported.
With Mintra’s ANST-001 Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention course, businesses can meet their legal obligations, protect their people and build a stronger, safer culture. It’s easy to enrol for the course on Mintra.com or Mintra’s Trainingportal Learning & Competency Management System.
