A major issue for any employer is how to prevent workplace bullying and sexual harassment.
Under Occupational Health and Safety and anti-discrimination law, employers have a legal responsibility to provide a safe workplace.
This short video explains:
- What is workplace sexual harassment.
- The social and economic effects
- What employers should do.
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Workplace Sexual Harassment Video
Remember, it is important to be proactive when it comes to this area.
The Australian Human Rights Commission explains:
[quote] Employers have a duty of care for employee health and well-being whilst at work. Any employer that allows bullying to occur in the workplace is not meeting this responsibility. Workplace bullying is verbal, physical, social or psychological abuse by your employer (or manager), another person or group of people at work. Workplace bullying can happen in any type of workplace, from offices to shops, cafes, restaurants, workshops, community groups and government organisations. Workplace bullying can happen to volunteers, work experience students, interns, apprentices, casual and permanent employees. Some types of workplace bullying are criminal offences. [/quote]
For more information, click here to download a government resource for employers.
The resource aims to assist small, medium and large employers to understand and meet their legal obligations under the Sex Discrimination Act. It also provides practical guidance on how employers can prevent sexual harassment and how to respond effectively when it occurs. In addition, the resource discusses recent legal developments concerning workplace sexual harassment and canvasses some of the new and innovative approaches to addressing sexual harassment.