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How to curb sexual harassment in the workplace
An Australian Human Rights Commission survey found 72% of Australians have been sexually harassed at some point in their lives and less than one in five people make a formal report or complaint about workplace sexual harassment.
Harassing a co-worker in airport lounge was “in course of employment”
The decision highlights employers' duty to prevent sexual harassment, even during work-related travel.
Employment laws changing to prevent sexual harassment at work
The Respect@Work report recommendations are being adopted to varying degrees and will impact WHS and Fair Work laws. Find out about potential changes coming up.
Queensland's positive duty expanded to "objectionable conduct"
New legislation in Queensland imposes a broad positive duty on employers to prevent not just harassment and discrimination, but also "objectionable conduct" in the workplace.
Cop's coffee date invites triggered dismissal
A police officer was sacked after two separate incidents of sexual harassment.
Café boss fined after harassing young workers
The boss of two hospital cafés – and two associated companies – have been convicted and fined a total of $290,000 after the sexual harassment of multiple employees.
Respect@Work: how to put it into practice
Recent changes to sexual harassment provisions made under the banner of “respect at work” have strengthened the steps employers must take to prevent or deal with sexual harassment in workplaces.
Unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature: appeal dismissed
Do you think it’s a defence against liability for sexual harassment to say ‘We didn’t mean it that way’?
Workplace bullying advice and resources
Workplace bullying and harassment are serious issues. As an employer, you need to take the appropriate measures to drive positive culture and make it easy for people to come forward and report abuse or harassment if it occurs.