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Workplace Sexual Harassment 2020

Workplace Sexual Harassment 2020 – Recently it was reported on the ABC that Workplace sexual harassment reports are rising during coronavirus and working from home may be a reason. The article stated, coronavirus, working from home and recent high-profile cases are encouraging more women to come forward and revealing the true extent of Australia’s sexual harassment problem, authorities have said that Law firms say they are being swamped with workplace sexual harassment claims.Key…See More

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Serious Misconduct - Summary dismissal

Serious misconduct - In light of the Ivance Cuculoski v Australian Transit Group T/A Buswest [2020] FWC 3361 (30 June 2020) decision at the Fair Work Commission, I think it's time to review Serious Misconduct and Summary Dismissal. Full case hereSummary dismissal is dismissal without notice. It does not require advance notice to the employee and wages are only paid to the time…See More

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Workplace investigations & Workplace policies

One of the first questions I ask for when I am engaged to conduct a workplace investigation is can you send me your bullying or behavioural polices and and any Code of Conduct or other policies. The reason I ask for this is that I frame any allegations against the person subject of any complaint based on potential breaches of your policies or Code of Conduct. The policies I receive come a a variety of forms, but one of the elements I like to see in a policy is the word 'respect' such as; "all…See More

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Dealing with reluctant complainants in workplace investigations

How many of you have encountered the problem when a complaint is made but the complainant tells you that they don’t want the matter investigated?I often get asked by HR professionals and managers, “What do I do if someone makes a complaint and then says that they don’t want me to do anything, they just wanted me to know.”Despite what people think, this is not a difficult situation - it becomes all about ownership of the complaint.Once someone has made a complaint to you, you now own the…See More

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Sexual Harassment Investigations

Recently a very good article was published about Sexual Harassment in the workplace on the Monash University Impact web site: https://www2.monash.edu/impact/articles/legal/workplace-sexual-harassment-how-do-we-help-women-come-forward/I particularly liked this comment:“A workplace investigation should not be used to minimise, silence or…See More

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Top 10 reasons why your organisation should have training in bullying harassment sexual harassment

Top 10 reasons why your organisation should have training in bullying harassment sexual harassmentTraining your employees of all levels in bullying, harassment and sexual harassment shouldn’t be a “nice to have”, “we’ll get around to it” or “maybe one day”, it’s an imperative, today. Not convinced here are the top ten reasons why your organisation should have training in bullying, harassment and sexual harassment.1. To ensure that all of your employees understand what workplace bullying,…See More

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Top 10 reasons why your organisation should have training in bullying harassment sexual harassment

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Sexual Harassment Investigation Myth Busting

I have investigated a large number of sexual harassment complaints this article busting the myths contains most of the excuses for the behaviour that I have heard when interviewing perpetrators. I believe that when it comes to sexual harassment the behaviour is; Deliberate – Where the perpetrator knowingly behaves in a sexually harassing manner towards the victim. Offensive – Where the person subjected to the actions of the perpetrator is offended by those actions. Unwanted – Where the…See More

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Working from home bullying part 2 - social media

The Rolling Stones told us that “Time is on my side, yes it is” and with people working from home they may be right. People with more time on their hands combined with the social isolation that comes from working from home or being in lockdown can find themselves becoming frustrated which in turn can lead to people saying and doing things on social media that they might regret later.Being courteous on social media is not a restriction of any form of freedom of speech, however before you post…See More

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What would you like to share about yourself?: I am a highly experienced and skilled workplace investigator and trainer and lawyer who can take the stress out of conducting workplace investigations and provide you and your employees with up to date a relevant training in the areas of misconduct, Reasonable Management Action, performance management, bullying & harassment and other issues facing employers and workplaces.

You can contact me on 02 9674 4279.

Company website/blog: http://www.awpti.com.au

Personal blog: http://https://awpti.com.au/articles/

How many employees in your company?: 1-49

What areas of HR are you particularly passionate about?: Workplace Investigations
Workplace Investigation Training
Management training
Employee training
Employment Law
Performance management

What kind of networking are you open to?: Open networking, Referrals between friends

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Workplace Sexual Harassment 2020

Posted on August 28, 2020 at 12:26 0 Comments 0 Likes

Workplace Sexual Harassment 2020 – Recently it was reported on the ABC that Workplace sexual harassment reports are rising during coronavirus and working from home may be a reason.

The article stated, coronavirus, working from home and recent high-profile cases are encouraging more women to come forward and revealing the true extent of Australia’s sexual harassment problem, authorities have said that Law firms say they are being swamped with workplace sexual harassment…

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Serious Misconduct - Summary dismissal

Posted on August 3, 2020 at 14:00 0 Comments 0 Likes

Summary dismissal is dismissal without notice. It does not require advance notice to the…

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Workplace investigations & Workplace policies

Posted on July 31, 2020 at 11:30 0 Comments 0 Likes

One of the first questions I ask for when I am engaged to conduct a workplace investigation is can you send me your bullying or behavioural polices and and any Code of Conduct or other policies.

The reason I ask for this is that I frame any allegations against the person subject of any complaint based on potential breaches of your policies or Code of Conduct.

The policies I receive come a a variety of forms, but one of the elements I like…

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Dealing with reluctant complainants in workplace investigations

Posted on July 7, 2020 at 17:00 0 Comments 0 Likes

How many of you have encountered the problem when a complaint is made but the complainant tells you that they don’t want the matter investigated?

I often get asked by HR professionals and managers, “What do I do if someone makes a complaint and then says that they don’t want me to do anything, they just wanted me to know.”

Despite what people think, this is not a difficult situation - it becomes all about ownership of the complaint.

Once someone has…

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