Employment | Seminars

Sex discrimination and harassment: A hands off guide
Thursday 5th June 2008
at at 10 Queen Street Place London, EC4R 1BE

Discrimination law continues to be a hot issue for employers. Changes to the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 have been introduced recently after the High Court ruled that the Government had not properly implemented the amended Equal Treatment Directive. We are also seeing more reported cases brought under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997, for which the House of Lords ruled that employers can be vicariously liable. The rules preventing discrimination can be difficult to comprehend and to apply in practice, and with the legislative changes and increased publicity surrounding discrimination claims; does this mean that employers are more at risk than ever?

In this seminar, we will help you find your way around the sex discrimination legislation, by using examples of how issues can arise in practice, and giving practical recommendations on how to minimise the subsequent risk of discrimination claims.

Programme:
In this seminar we will look at:

  • look at the recent changes to the Sex Discrimination Act 1975;
  • examine employers’ liability under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997;
  • consider the principal risks for employers in practice;
  • discuss practical recommendations for dealing with potential sex discrimination and harassment issues.

Timetable:
08.15 Introduction
08.30 Workshop and Breakfast
09.20 Summing Up / Questions & Answers

About Us:
The Employment & Pensions Group advises on all employment and pensions law, covering contentious and non-contentious issues.  We run six workshop seminars a year covering topical issues directed at HR specialists, publish a monthly bulletin giving up-to-the-minute reports on new cases, legislation and advance warning of likely developments and also offer on-site bespoke training to clients.

We act for employers, senior executives, and pension scheme trustees. Clients include large plcs, smaller companies, educational establishments, charities, partnerships and occupational pension schemes.

Training:
SJ Berwin is accredited as a provider of continuing professional development by the Law Society and other professional bodies. Attendance at each seminar qualifies as 1CPD hour, quoting reference 012/SJBE.

RSVP:
RSVP by email to martin.punt@sjberwin.com including in the message your name and organisation or alternatively by phoning direct on 020 7111 5453. Colleagues are welcome to come in your place, or with you; please reply with their name, job title and email address to confirm registration.

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