An employee who allegedly made inappropriate comments to a member of the public and touched her hair has failed to prove her accusations were so vague as to render his dismissal unfair.
Leadership capability gaps, flawed people policies and systems, and a lack of accountability from senior leaders have contributed to Rio Tinto's culture of bullying, harassment and racism, a "disturbing" report shows.
Reactivating a finalised harassment complaint against an employee may well be substantively unfair, but it wasn't procedurally unfair according to an employer's enterprise agreement, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
It's understandable if the latest sexual harassment reforms have "slipped under the radar" for many employers, but those that don't act fast might get caught off guard, an employment lawyer warns.
An alcohol policy recommended for a harassment-prone workplace is part of a "comprehensive approach to work health and safety" that every employer could consider, a lawyer says.
A report into bullying, s-xual harassment and abuse in parliamentary workplaces has identified drivers and made recommendations that have critical relevance for all workplaces, a lawyer says.
An employee who didn't report harassment to his employer could not claim its failure to take action caused him to resign, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
