Sexual Harassment is a form of sex discrimination. It is against the law.
Sexual Harassment can be defined as a verbal or physical behaviour that has a sexual element, is unwelcome and non-reciprocated and can be understood to offend, humiliate or intimidate. Sexual harassment affects all women in Australian Society.
Sexual harassment comes in many forms this may include:
Sexual harassment comes in many forms this may include:
- unwelcome jokes and comments of sexual nature
- leering and whistling
- displaying of offensive pictures and publications
- subtle or explicit requests for sexual activity
- unwanted and unnecessary physical contact;
such as touching, patting, stroking, pinching. - offensive messages by email, telephone, faxes, notes
- staring or leering
- unnecessary familiarity such as deliberately brushing up against you
- intrusive questions about your private life
- insults or taunts based on your sex
The Federal Sex Discrimination Act makes it unlawful to sexually harass another person in many circumstances, including at work.
It can effect work performance and opportunities, create a hostile or unpleasant environment, make employees feel insecure and anxious, reflect on the reputation of the company, be costly for employers in terms of time, money and other resources when having to deal with and resolve complaints.
Federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner Pru Goward said there was a high personal cost for the victims, who were 95% women.
By the time they report the offence to the Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission 67% have already left the employer through dismissal,
redundancy or resignation.
A further 10% are on unpaid or sick leave or workers compensation.
The following links provide further information about sexual harassment.
Anti discrimination Board NSW
http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/adb/ll_adb.nsf/pages/adb_harassment
Anti Discrimination Commision, QLD
http://www.adcq.qld.gov.au/pubs/sexharr.html
Compiled by Christine Hamilton
It can effect work performance and opportunities, create a hostile or unpleasant environment, make employees feel insecure and anxious, reflect on the reputation of the company, be costly for employers in terms of time, money and other resources when having to deal with and resolve complaints.
Federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner Pru Goward said there was a high personal cost for the victims, who were 95% women.
By the time they report the offence to the Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission 67% have already left the employer through dismissal,
redundancy or resignation.
A further 10% are on unpaid or sick leave or workers compensation.
The following links provide further information about sexual harassment.
Anti discrimination Board NSW
http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/adb/ll_adb.nsf/pages/adb_harassment
Anti Discrimination Commision, QLD
http://www.adcq.qld.gov.au/pubs/sexharr.html
Compiled by Christine Hamilton
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