Airline Worker Wins $36K After Flawed Sexual Harassment Probe
A Perth airline worker who was forced to resign due to a botched sexual harassment investigation has won a $36,000 unfair dismissal payout. The Fair Work Commission found the investigation was riddled with delays and procedural flaws. It also observed that the airline told the victim that it couldn’t avoid rostering her on the same […]
NSW IRC introduces new progressive changes
New changes to the IRC NSW Changes have been made to the new NSW Industrial Relations Commission (NSW IRC). Additionally, there are changes across the whole Industrial Relations legislation. These changes are going to affect over 400,000 employees working across New South Wales’s public sector. This will include teachers, hospitals, local councils and more. From […]
Mad Mex worker wins $305K sexual harassment payout
‘What does your vulva look like?’: $305K sexual harassment payout A young migrant woman has been awarded $305,000 for the sexual harassment she experienced from senior male colleagues at a Sydney Mad Mex store. The victim alleged she was shown pornography on a “porn iPad” and asked “what my vulva looked like.” She was also […]
Single mother awarded big compensation
Single mother awarded compensation in the hospitality industry A recent case within the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission has made waves across the hospitality industry. The case involves a single mother fighting for her rights to work in a sexual harassment free workplace. The hospitality industry is vulnerable to acts of sexual harassment from customers and […]
Do victims regret complaining?
Do victims regret making a complaint The decision to lodge a complaint of sexual harassment is a scary, but often necessary, first step. Unfortunately, too many Australians have to consider whether they are willing to make a complaint. Forced into a position to either take care of their personal well-being, or consider the repercussions of […]
Does pretty privilege mean more money for you?
How far does pretty privilege go? Pretty privilege is the idea that people who are more conventionally attractive will receive better treatment from others due to their attractiveness. In comparison, less attractive people may be treated worse, poorly, or simply receive the ‘bare minimum’ treatment. The idea of pretty privilege is common in pop culture, […]
Sex pest lawyers and judges punished for sexual harassment
Courtroom creeps: Sex pest lawyers punished for harassment It is uncommon to see lawyers and judges punished for actions so clearly wrong. Incidents of sexual harassment in the Australian legal sector may come as a surprise to some. After all, lawyers and judges are supposed to be ethical, law-abiding exemplars of our justice system. But […]
‘You could start an OnlyFans’: Lecturer dismissed for sexual harassment
Sexual harassment infiltrates schools in Australia A University of Tasmania lecturer dismissed for sexual harassment has had his reinstatement bid binned by the Fair Work Commission. His victim, known as Student A, was called on to provide evidence at the unfair dismissal proceedings. She therefore played a key role in getting justice and ensuring her […]
Recognising Risk Factors and Developing a Speak-Up Culture
Recognising the “risk” in risk factors Risk factors can be anything that may increase the likelihood of sexual harassment occurring. By identifying a risk factor, companies can prevent or limit the likelihood of sexual harassment while employees are under their care. Unfortunately, no company or industry is immune from sexual harassment occurring. There is an […]
KFC worker told to breastfeed in work toilet wins $90K
Breastfeed at work: KFC worker wins $90K for discrimination Australia’s largest KFC franchisor has been ordered to pay a Canberra worker $90,000 for failing to accommodate her breastfeeding at work. The ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal found Southern Restaurants Group had discriminated against the worker based on her need to breastfeed at work. This is […]