A leading law firm has imposed strict new rules surrounding the reporting of sexual harassment. The firm has also drawn up tough new guidelines to manage personal relationships at work. Law firm imposes strict reporting requirements Lander & Rogers has…
A TAFE teacher sacked for kissing a mature-aged student on a field trip has won his job back. Tasmania's Industrial Commission described his behaviour as "foolish" but not "wilful". It therefore found the dismissal unfair and consequently ordered TasTAFE to…
The impact of sexual harassment can be so severe that it can lead to suicidal behaviour, according to a new study. The team of Swedish researchers responsible for the study say no workplace can be considered safe unless it’s free…
The University of Adelaide received more than 50 reports of sexual assault and sexual harassment since the beginning of 2018. ABC News obtained the figures following the sexual harassment scandal involving former vice Chancellor Peter Rathjen. University of Adelaide reveals number…
Female workers at JB Hi-Fi stores allege a culture of sexual harassment and discrimination from management and customers. They describe a "boys club" work environment that fails to support them. Additionally, they claim the best-paid jobs, such as commission-based sales…
AMP chairman David Murray has resigned over the promotion of an executive previously accused of sexual harassment. Also stepping down is AMP director John Fraser. Shareholders are angry at the way the board has handled harassment complaints. AMP chairman resigns…
A bar manager has taken a customer to court after he slapped her on the bum. The woman took to social media, saying the incident had “a knock-on effect” on her mental health and self worth. Slap on the bum…
One in four Qantas staff have been sexually harassed, according to a disturbing new survey conducted for the airline. Additionally, 97 percent say they won't report harassment fearing it will put their job and career at risk. One in four…
A senior adviser to Labor Senator Penny Wong quit his job earlier this year, accused of sexual harassment. A female party member made the complaint, according to The Australian. Penny Wong adviser quits Marcus Ganley worked as Senator Wong's Chief…
More members of the legal profession are speaking out about sexual harassment as a result of the Dyson Heydon scandal. For example, one woman has written about her disturbing experience starting out as a judge's associate. Many believe the Heydon…