Archive for January 2022
Fair Work Commission’s new powers: Stop Sexual Harassment Orders
Australian workforces have certainly not been immune to the impacts of global movements such as #MeToo and #TimesUp. In fact, a 2018 national inquiry (National Inquiry) undertaken into sexual harassment led by the Australian Human Rights Commission found that approximately 39% of women and 26% of men had experienced sexual harassment in the workplace. The…
Read MoreFair Work Commission declines to make stop sexual harassment order
In a recent decision, the Fair Work Commission has declined the opportunity to exercise its powers under the new anti-sexual-harassment jurisdiction. Commencing on 11 November 2021 the Commission may make any order it considers appropriate (excluding requiring payments) to prevent a worker from being sexually harassed at work. Critics of the new jurisdiction note that…
Read MoreMental health and performance management: Achieving the right balance
Heath authorities have warned, and it is fast becoming clear, that the anxiety and isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will have drastic consequences for the mental health of Australians. With the pandemic continuing to be a fact of life for at least the near future, it is anticipated that in the coming year, employers…
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