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Oct 28, 2021

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Advice from the Fair Work Ombudsman - new sexual harassment protections

Some very useful and essential information for the Fair Work Ombudsman in relation to the new sexual harassment protections. It is highly recommended that all employers are familiar with the changes that are aimed at making sure that workers are protected and empowered to address sexual harassment at work. This CANNOT be ignored. My advice to employers is make sure that you have all of the following; 1. A workplace sexual harassment policy that clearly outlines; * What sexual harassment is *…See More

Oct 28, 2021

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Oct 27, 2021

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Unfair dismissal & the role of workplace investigations

What role does the investigator and the investigation play in ensuring that a dismissal is not unfair? It is important that employers and investigators get it right the first time every time.When an employee submits an unfair dismissal application after being terminated from their employment, the Fair Work Commission looks at 3 criteria; was the dismissal Harsh, unjust and/or unfairHARSH: Matters taken into account when determining if a dismissal was harsh or not include (but are not limited…See More

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Sexual harassment prevention - A missed opportunity

I have to agree with the article https://lnkd.in/ggtpWPm Especially in relation to recommendation 17; Amend the Sex Discrimination Act to introduce a positive duty on all employers to take reasonable and proportionate measures to eliminate sex discrimination, sexual harassment and victimisation, as far as possible. The government argued that such requirements are already implied in a general employer duty to protect employees’ health and safety. As the…See More

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Sexual harassment prevention - A missed opportunity

Jul 13, 2021

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Sexual harassment law changes on the way

Sexual Harassment law changes - Respect@Work 2020 reportHR Managers, employers & business owners - have you reviewed your sexual harassment policies & training in light of working from home & the 55 recommendations contained within the AHRC Respect@Work report relating to the National Sexual Harassment Survey. Read…See More

May 13, 2021

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Sexual harassment law changes on the way

May 11, 2021

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Reasonable management action or workplace bullying?

Following on from my last article - 'Why do managers get complaints?', do you know the difference between workplace bullying and reasonable management action. This article goes into more detail about what the Fair Work Act says in s789FD(2) - ‘Behaviour will not be considered bullying if it is reasonable management action carried out in a reasonable manner.’ and how I as an investigator address this question when conducting investigations against managers.When a bullying or harassment…See More

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Mar 24, 2021

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Why do managers get complaints?

Workplace complaints against managers – why do managers get complaints?The easy answers are: 1. What they do! 2. What they don’t do!What managers doAs a workplace investigator I have conducted a large number investigations into complaints about managers and what I have found is that many complaints come as a result of the manager:* Managing and directing an employee * Placing an employee on some form of performance improvement plan or program * Conducting performance review with an employee *…See More

Mar 24, 2021

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Mar 22, 2021

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Workplace Investigations Secret Recordings

Workplace Investigations Secret Recordings - Can you record conversations without the knowledge or consent of one or more of the parties. Thanks to Navjot Singh from Pannu Lawyers for the information…See More

Nov 19, 2020

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Workplace Investigations Secret Recordings

Nov 18, 2020

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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

Sep 2, 2020

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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
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Employee training
Employment Law
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Advice from the Fair Work Ombudsman - new sexual harassment protections

Posted on October 27, 2021 at 10:30 0 Comments 1 Like

Some very useful and essential information for the Fair Work Ombudsman in relation to the new sexual harassment protections.

It is highly recommended that all employers are familiar with the changes that are aimed at making sure that workers are protected and empowered to address sexual harassment at work.

This CANNOT be ignored.

My advice to employers is make sure that you have all of the following;…

Continue

Unfair dismissal & the role of workplace investigations

Posted on July 21, 2021 at 17:30 0 Comments 0 Likes

What role does the investigator and the investigation play in ensuring that a dismissal is not unfair? It is important that employers and investigators get it right the first time every time.

When an employee submits an unfair dismissal application after being terminated from their employment, the Fair Work Commission looks at 3 criteria; was the dismissal Harsh, unjust and/or…

Continue

Sexual harassment prevention - A missed opportunity

Posted on July 13, 2021 at 14:30 0 Comments 0 Likes

I have to agree with the article

https://lnkd.in/ggtpWPm

Especially in relation to recommendation 17;

Amend the Sex Discrimination Act to introduce a positive duty on all employers to take reasonable and proportionate measures to eliminate sex discrimination, sexual harassment and victimisation, as far as possible.

The government argued that such requirements are already implied…

Continue

Sexual harassment law changes on the way

Posted on May 11, 2021 at 15:00 0 Comments 0 Likes

Sexual Harassment law changes - Respect@Work 2020 report

HR Managers, employers & business owners - have you reviewed your sexual harassment policies & training in light of working from home & the 55 recommendations contained within the AHRC Respect@Work report relating to the National Sexual Harassment Survey.…

Continue