Posts tagged "sexual assault"

The Victorian government has launched a taskforce to address sexual harassment in workplaces across the state through a range of new reforms, including a mandatory incident-notification scheme.

If we can't trust our leaders to be accountable, how can we trust them at all?

The alleged rape of Brittany Higgins has brought a renewed focus to the duty of care that employers owe to their employees in the workplace.

If the Fair Work Act explicitly outlawed sexual harassment, employers would have to take active steps to prevent and reduce the risk of sexual harassment.

The sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins has released findings confirming workplace sexual harassment is widespread, pervasive and increasing.

A new survey on workplace sexual harassment found that almost 75% of Australian women who complained to their employer were not satisfied with the outcome.

Businesses have been advised to update their workplace policies and be mindful of employee welfare after a survey of more than 300 hospitali…