by Jennifer Bicknell | Feb 16, 2023
A factory worker was left feeling “uncomfortable, objectified and degraded” after a fellow employee looked at her breasts instead of her face when he spoke with her. After reporting the behaviour, the factory worker was told by her supervisor “you...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Feb 16, 2023
Hello! We are back with a workplace trend, news snippets, a couple of interesting cases, as well as sage advice in the “Dear Jen” column. Does your workplace need to make any changes for the new Sexual Harassment Laws? To help figure this out, this edition’s freebie...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Feb 13, 2023
What should be included in a sexual harassment policy? Whatever is necessary to ensure that everyone in the workplace understands and complies with their legal obligations and responsibilities. This checklist will help your business determine if your current policy...
by Jennifer Bicknell | Feb 1, 2023
Full-time, part-time and casual employees of non-small business employers (ie employers with 15+ employees) will be able to access 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a 12-month period. The leave is not pro-rated for part-time or casual employees....
by Jennifer Bicknell | Feb 1, 2023
A NSW Parliamentary Committee has recommended that Workplace Surveillance Laws be updated to reflect advancements in technology. The Committee recommended that workers should have better privacy protections and opportunities to negotiate with their employers about...