Workplace Sexual Harassment Protections

Feb 28, 2024 | All Posts, Payroll

New Laws Prohibiting sexual harassment in connection to work apply from March 6, 2023.

These Changes are part of the Australian Government’s Secure Jobs, Better Pay legislation that passed in December 2022.

Workplace Sexual harassment protections

The changes mean:

Sexual harassment in connection with work is prohibited
There are more protections against sexual harassment
The Fair Work Ombudsman and the Fair Work Commission have new powers in relation to sexual harassment protections.

Read more at New workplace sexual harassment laws.

You can find existing information on the full set of the Secure Jobs, Better Pay reforms at Secure Jobs, Better Pay: Changes to Australian Workplace Laws.

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