The introduction of the Respect@Work legislation squarely shifts the responsibility to employers for taking active and deliberate steps to prevent workplace sexual harassment, discrimination and victimisation. With the introduction of a positive duty on employers to prevent these types of conduct, coupled with empowering the Australian Human Rights Commission to inquire into an organisation’s compliance with these obligations, employers must take real, proactive steps to change the way they deal with these issues in order to comply with their obligations.
Do you want to ensure your business is compliant?
We offer a range of services to assist you to understand your obligations in this space, as well as supporting you in making the changes necessary to ensure compliance.
to help your team understand what their obligations are, as well as helping you plan for what you need to do to meet these obligations.
working with you to understand the gaps in your current approach, and what’s now required so that you meet the positive duty to prevent workplace sexual harassment, discrimination and victimisation.
where our team of trained investigators can investigate allegations of sexual harassment, sex-based harassment, victimisation and other forms of unlawful workplace behaviour, such as bullying and discrimination, within the framework of the Respect@Work laws and modern standards.
where our team can work with you to understand the implications of the recommendations around confidentiality and non-disclosure in relation to sexual harassment, discrimination and victimisation claims, supporting you to determine whether making these changes is right for your business.
where our team can support you in the event that the Australian Human Rights Commission commences an inquiry into your business to understand your compliance with the positive duty
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