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Master the latest Australian sexual harassment legislation and best practices, ensuring your legal advice and workplace strategies are compliant and effective.
Key Topics:
The Respect@Work Report & legal definitions: 'sexually harass' and 'sexually harassed at work' introduced by the Respect at Work Amendment Act.
Key Changes under the Respect at Work Amendment Act: positive duty; expanded definition of 'worker'; workplace definition, which now extends beyond the physical office to include work and union-related social events, online interactions, and travel.
When Does Liability Arise "In connection with" work? (employer obligations):
> Prevention: Practical steps employers can take to prevent sexual harassment.
> Positive Duty: The proactive nature of the employer's obligations and the importance of creating a respectful workplace culture.
The Role of Unions: Highlight the power of collective action in addressing systemic issues of sexual harassment and holding employers accountable.
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About the presenter - Madeleine Castles, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers
Madeleine Castles is an employment and industrial lawyer based in Melbourne.
Advertised times are in Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time (AEST):
Vic, NSW, Tas, QLD: 1pm-2pm
SA, NT: 12.30pm-1.30pm
WA: 11am-12pm.
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Master the latest Australian sexual harassment legislation and best practices, ensuring your legal advice and workplace strategies are compliant and effective.

Key Topics:

  • The Respect@Work Report & legal definitions: 'sexually harass' and 'sexually harassed at work' introduced by the Respect at Work Amendment Act.
  • Key Changes under the Respect at Work Amendment Act: positive duty; expanded definition of 'worker'; workplace definition, which now extends beyond the physical office to include work and union-related social events, online interactions, and travel.
  • When Does Liability Arise "In connection with" work? (employer obligations):
    > Prevention: Practical steps employers can take to prevent sexual harassment.
    > Positive Duty: The proactive nature of the employer's obligations and the importance of creating a respectful workplace culture.
  • The Role of Unions: Highlight the power of collective action in addressing systemic issues of sexual harassment and holding employers accountable.

Don't miss out - Enrol today!

About the presenter - Madeleine Castles, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers

Madeleine Castles is an employment and industrial lawyer based in Melbourne.

Advertised times are in Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time (AEST):

  • Vic, NSW, Tas, QLD: 1pm-2pm
  • SA, NT: 12.30pm-1.30pm
  • WA: 11am-12pm.

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