This 3-hour training course helps those investigating sexual harassment complaints to understand good practice when investigating sexual harassment at work; together with the common mistakes that often occur.
The course starts with a short reminder about the definitions of bullying, harassment and sexual harassment and when “banter/jokes” fall into these categories. It moves on, quickly, to demonstrate, through the use of case studies and templates, how to conduct effective and investigations and reach robust decisions.
For Whom?
This course is for all those who may be involved in the investigation of sexual harassment at work. It is also suitable for, new to role managers and HR teams looking to understand the investigation process.
The course requires participants to have a good understanding of what sexual harassment is, the Worker Protection Act and related organisational policies/procedures. For example they may have attended previously our courses on understanding sexual harassment at work and responding to complaints; or similar. For those who need to understand these issues better we recommend our 6-hour training course on investigating sexual harassment complaints
CONTENT
- UNDERSTANDING SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORK
This short introductory session provides a light touch reminder on what sexual harassment is and helps clarify the grey borderline areas between banter and sexual harassment.
- How is bullying and harassment defined differently?
- What constitutes sexual harassment?
- Jokes, Banter and the border lines between harassment
- What triggers investigation
- Informal and Formal Interventions
- ENSURING ROBUST INVESTIGATION
Session begins by explaining the importance of planning investigations and using robust interview templates. Simple but effective templates are presented and participants consider how they would use these in some real-life scenarios.
- 6 key steps
- 14 common errors and mistakes
- Questioning and linking techniques
- ACAS codes
- Outcomes and options
- Organisational policy and procedure
- After care
3. WHAT CAN GO WRONG?
When investigating sexual harassment every decision and action has the potential to trigger an unwanted, often unexpected, response or development. Participants explore what can be learned from some real-life case studies where employer decisions were over turned at tribunal
- Three elephant traps
- 6 tribunal case studies – you decide – did the judge agree?
Preventing Sexual Harassment at Work Reference Guides
Concrew Training provide practical support and training, to help employers meet the demands of the Worker Protection Act and Prevent Sexual Harassment at Work. These free of charge reference papers are designed to help you get your basic process right.
What does taking all reasonable, steps to prevent sexual harassment at work, mean?
The Employment Rights Act requires take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace and to prevent harassment of employees by third parties on the basis of any of the protected characteristics. This document explores what this means in terms of sexual harassment. It is transferable to all the protected characteristics
10 Steps to Prevent Sexual Harassment at Work
Employers have a duty to take proactive action to prevent the sexual harassment of their employers at work. What should you be doing – this guidance document explains the 10 key steps.
Parties and Celebrations – Reducing Sexual Harassment Risk – 10 Tips
Parties and Celebrations, especially when they involve alcohol are high risk areas in terms of sexual harassment and abuse. Even if the event is not work organised the employer could still be at risk of litigation. Employers need to follow these 10 points
Beyond Banter – When does banter become bullying and harassment?
The grey line between workplace banter and harassment is easily overstepped. This guide provides 10 easy to follow steps to help the whole workforce get it right. It also contains case law to help contextualise and understand the risks.
Dealing with Bulling and Harassment – hints and tips for the abused.
When you are being bullied, harassed or abused at work it is difficult to know what to do and where to turn for help. Identifying that there is a problem and its impact on you is the first step. There are several solutions you may wish to consider. This easy to read document is for anyone who is being abused at work.
Sexual Harassment Investigations – guidance on sanctions, escalation and formal reporting
Sexual Harassment at Work – Guidance on investigation outcome options, sanctions and escalation. Including reporting to police & official bodies such as CQC and DBS.