Bullying Or Harassment? That Is The Question

Bullying Or Harassment? That Is The Question

by | Nov 12, 2019

Bullying and harassment in the workplace will always be with us. For example, in a recent report, London researcher Cecilia Harvey drew attention to the “Queen bee syndrome”, which occurs where women “use their social intelligence to manipulate relationships or damage...
Managing Sexual Harassment Claims

Managing Sexual Harassment Claims

by | Oct 7, 2019

Given the shocking prevalence of sexual harassment in the workplace, it is essential that employers are aware of how to manage sexual harassment claims. In 2022 a national survey on sexual harassment found that 41% of women and 26% of men in the Australian workforce...

Discrimination, Bullying or Harassment?

by | Sep 28, 2019

The Human Rights Commission has conducted the world’s first enquiry into sexual harassment in the workplace and the adequacy of the existing legal framework, including a review of complaints made to state and territory anti-discrimination agencies. Sex...

FAQs: How to Handle An Employee Sexual Harassment Complaint

by | Jun 4, 2019

Given the shocking prevalence of sexual harassment in the workplace, it is essential that employers are aware of how to manage a sexual harassment complaint. Indeed, a 2018 national survey on sexual harassment found that 23% of women and 16% of men in the Australian...
Quick Guide To Appearing Before The Fair Work Commission

Quick Guide To Appearing Before The Fair Work Commission

by | Oct 5, 2018

Unfair dismissal claims, bullying applications and general protections claims may mean you could be appearing before the Fair Work Commission. The Fair Work Commission is a workplace relations tribunal whose key responsibility is to hear and adjudicate disputes...
Representing Yourself in the Fair Work Commission

Representing Yourself in the Fair Work Commission

by | Nov 22, 2017

Lawyers cannot help parties to prepare evidence and oral submissions in hearings without permission from the Fair Work Commission. Do you know how to successfully represent yourself in the Fair Work Commission? Help From Lawyers in the Fair Work Commission In...