Sex-Based Harassment in the Workplace

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EOWA Sex-Based Harassment Workshops and Consultancy

2006 White Ribbon Day

Sex-based harassment in the workplace is distressing and illegal, as well as costly and disruptive to an organisation. A review by HREOC found that by the time a sex-based harassment complaint was made, only 7% of complainants remained at the organisation. 67% of all complainants had resigned and 10% had taken leave. Compensation paid ranged from $500-$200,000. In almost all cases, the compensation was paid by the employer.

Click here to download the complete review.

The EOWA Website has a number of resources that can help your organisation prevent sex-based harassment. These resources include definitions and examples of sex-based harassment in the workplace, advice to help you review your organisation's policies and practices, and examples of other organisations' policies for ensuring a harassment-free workplace.

To access these resources, go to our Employment Matter Resources page and Toolkit.
 

EOWA can provide you with customised in-house training designed to prevent sex-based harassment in your workplace. We also offer workshops on diversity and business sustainability, strategies to get more women into non-traditional areas and management positions, and how to create harassment-free workplaces.

Click here for more information on EOWA workshops and consultancy services.
 

November 25 is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Men and women around the world wear white ribbons on this day to show their support for and commitment to ending violence against women.

For information on how your organisation can support this day, or to buy a box of white ribbons to distribute to staff, click here.