Sexual Harassment Claims has won $20,000 for a Brisbane bartender slapped twice on the bum by the venue's owner. Employment law experts say the case is another warning to employers about the seriousness of sexual misconduct in the workplace. And…
A prominent Adelaide barrister has told young female lawyers to stab sexual harassment perpetrators in the hand with a fork. Lindy Powell QC offered the advice while speaking at a South Australian Bar Association conference earlier this year. Barrister tells…
Theatre companies will release a set of policies addressing sexual harassment, discrimination and bullying. The industry is creating the new set of standards following the high profile Geoffrey Rush defamation case. Theatre companies set to release harassment policies Artistic and…
A new sexual harassment hotline has been set up for people who work in the legal profession. The New South Wales Legal Services Commission (NSWLSC) launched the service this week. It will allow workers in that state to make informal…
A teacher has blamed teenage girls for sexual harassment from men and boys because of the way they dress. The outrageous comments sparked a protest at the Catholic high school where the teacher works. Teacher blames teenage girls for harassment…
The Australian Human Rights Commission has revealed the industries rife with sexual harassment. According to a survey conducted by the AHRC, the most complained about industry is information, media and telecommunications. The arts and recreation sectors, in addition to electricity,…
A bisexual banker has received $60,000 compensation after being subjected to shocking sexual harassment by his supervisor. The man's supervisor also subjected him to discrimination and bullying. Bisexual banker receives $60,000 *Mike had worked for the bank for more than…
The boss of a law firm has been ordered to pay $170,000 in damages for a "relentless" campaign of sexual harassment. The appalling conduct included emails threatening the female employee's employment if she didn't agree to a relationship with the…
Young workers are particularly vulnerable to sexual harassment when they start out in their first jobs, according to experts. This is because they either aren't aware of their rights, or don't have the courage to speak up about sexual misconduct.…
A flight attendant has been left in a 'flood of tears' after a passenger sexually harassed her. The man got out of his seat following the safety demonstration and behaved inappropriately towards the woman. The pilot returned to the gate…