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Where is the line? Where the metaphorical “line” is with sexual harassment is often debated. Where a hug in the workplace may be considered normal

Employer wont believe employees sexual harassment complaint? According to the Australian Human Rights Commission, less than a third (32%) of people who experience sexual harassment

Female employees continue to fight for equal rights Across Australia it is a crime to discriminate against a person due to their sex. Women have

What is victimisation in the workplace and how it affects you To be a victim of sexual harassment is incredibly difficult and for some people

Mistakes and misconceptions It is important to discuss the mistakes and misconceptions of sexual harassment in order to break down harmful stereotypes. People who do

Sexual harassment by being slapped is disgraceful behaviour. Victim of sexual harassment does not immediately complain In the case of Taylor v August and Pemberton

Healthy and non-toxic work practices Respect at work is imperative to create healthy and non-toxic working conditions. The government agency, Respect@Work, industry professionals of sexual

Derogatory comments are always wrong Derogatory comments are typically said to be disrespectful and insult the recipient. They are not automatically assumed to be sexual

Lodging your sexual harassment claim late Sexual harassment claim time limits help ensure that a claim is made within a reasonable amount of time after

After hours behaviour: sexual harassment Many people believe that once they clock out of work they are done for the day, and they can do

Workplace sexual predators: A few uncomfortable truths Workplace sexual predators: have increasingly been brought to justice in the age of the MeToo movement. However, workplace

Sexual harassment payouts see victims win big Sexual harassment payouts have increased dramatically in recent years. Not only are victims receiving higher payouts than ever,

Who is supposed to be sacked for sexual harassment at the workplace – victim or culprit? Normally, the person who is found guilty must be sacked

Mental illness and sexual harassment Mental illness According to WHO (World Health Organization), a mental disorder is characterised by a clinically significant disturbance in an

We share insight into derogatory ideologies at the workplace and their effects on the employee. Offices are meant to be the most professional public sectors

We’ve highlighted just the top 8 types of sexual harassment. From harassment due to colour, disability, age, psychological, cyber bullying and more. Learn about the signs to look out for and what you can do.

Power is the central element on what any matter or authority is dependent. It is the power that makes someone dominant or superior to others. Power holds the value of ruling on someone, suppressing and making someone obey the commands. However, in regard to sexual harassment the culprits have taken harassment as their right which we call “sexual power”.

Yet the abuser keeps his job … A recent sexual harassment case in Victoria has seen a female employee awarded $10,000 in damages after she

What Sexual Harassment Evidence Do I Need for My Claim? Sexual harassment, as defined under federal and state legislation, is unwanted or unwelcome sexual advances.

Given the gravity of the sexual harassment allegations In Keron v Westpac Banking Corporation,[1] Deputy President Binet found that the dismissal of a Westpac employee

Sexual Harassment differences? You may be suffering from sexual assault or harassment. It’s confusing, and not very well understood, so we are going to try

Sexual Harassment: 13 Things You Need To Know Sexual harassment: 13 things you need to know, continues our series, on providing detailed information and insights.