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The manager's readiness checklist for the October 2026 harassment duty
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The manager's readiness checklist for the October 2026 harassment duty
A checklist, not a legal explainer. From October 2026 the duty to prevent sexual harassment strengthens to all reasonable steps. What to check, refresh and evidence, in the EHRC's 8-step order.
What you will learn
- What's changing from October 2026
- Step one: risk assessment
- Step two: policy
- Step three: training
- Step four: reporting channels
Written by Elodie Cosette, Head of Insights
Written for managers,
not lawyers.
Inside the guide
11 short chapters
Read it in one sitting, or jump to the part you need today.
01What's changing from October 2026
02Step one: risk assessment
03Step two: policy
04Step three: training
05Step four: reporting channels
06Step five: third parties - customers, clients and contractors
07Step six: evidence and record-keeping
08Step seven: disciplinary policy coverage
09What's at stake: the tribunal consequences
10Your readiness checklist for October 2026
11How Jamie HR helps
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