Managing harassment in the workplace
Date
29 October 2026
Duration
10:00 - 12:30
Cost
R1050.00
As Employers review their Employment Equity compliance, harassment is often identified as a gap – whether in policy, Employee awareness, management capability or how concerns are handled in practice. This practical webinar will help Employers, HR and Managers understand what constitutes harassment, their responsibilities when concerns arise, and the steps required to manage harassment appropriately and reduce legal risk.
Course Outcomes
- Understand the legal framework governing workplace harassment and the Employer’s obligations.
- Understand what constitutes harassment, and what does not.
- Recognise different forms of harassment and when workplace conduct crosses the line.
- Understand the responsibilities of Managers when harassment is reported, witnessed or suspected.
- Understand when an Employer may be held liable for harassment committed by an employee.
- Know how to respond to and manage allegations of harassment appropriately.
- Identify practical steps Employers can take to strengthen harassment prevention and compliance.
Questions we will answer
- What constitutes harassment in the workplace?
- When does banter, teasing, criticism or inappropriate behaviour cross the line?
- Can a once-off incident constitute harassment?
- When can reasonable management action be mistaken for harassment?
- What must a Manager do if harassment is reported or witnessed?
- Can an Employer be held liable for harassment committed by an employee?
- What happens if a Manager knows about harassment but does nothing?
- How should Employers deal with allegations where there are no witnesses?
- Must every complaint result in a formal process?
- What should Employers have in place to demonstrate that they are taking reasonable steps to prevent and address harassment?
Who should do this course
HR practitioners, Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders and business owners.
Course Registration
Once registered, a Teams invite will be sent to the designated contact person, along with the generated invoice.
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