Sexual harassment | Page 3 (236 items)

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Relying on complaints from seven years ago was "misconceived", the Fair Work Commission has ruled, in finding a worker accused of sexual misconduct should be reinstated.

An employee who complained about gender-based discrimination and harassment has failed to persuade the Fair Work Commission that her resignation was a "probable consequence" of her employer's response to her concerns.

Discussing a polyamorous lifestyle wasn't in itself a valid reason to sack an employee, however his conversations went beyond that, the Fair Work Commission has noted in upholding his dismissal.

One in three Australian workers (33%) report having experienced workplace sexual harassment in the past five years. Meanwhile, a new jurisdiction to resolve bullying and harassment disputes is also the first to allow for damages orders.

An employer's deficient policies and procedures for managing sexual harassment risks indicated a "complete disregard" for its employees, a court has ruled in issuing a $40k fine.

An employee had no choice but to resign after she complained about sexual harassment and then wasn't properly informed of the investigation's outcome, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.

An employer that's determined to prevent s-xual and gender-based harassment, and have a workplace culture where respect is "the default", has implemented a "living, breathing" plan that goes above and beyond its legislative obligations.

A director showed "reckless disregard" for an employee when he engaged in predatory conduct "for his own wanton gratification", and must now pay her $176k in damages and costs.

A senior HR business partner's "patently false", "unsubstantiated" and at times "misogynistic" claims have undermined his unfair dismissal case, the Fair Work Commission has chastised.