Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Overview
A deep dive into the recent Respect@Work reforms and their impact on employment, harrasment, and work, health and safety.
Join leaders of MinterEllison’s Workplace practice across Australia for a detailed exploration into the issue of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace.
Bringing together hands-on experience, case studies, and practical insights, the team will deep dive into:
• The recent Respect@Work reforms, including employers’ duty of care and obligations;
• Effective prevention and risk management strategies;
• How understanding and treating sexual harassment in the workplace as a WHS issue can help to bring about positive change;
• Common issues and trends seen across industries.
Webinar Learning Outcomes:
The impact of the Respect@Work reforms, actions employers must take, risks and opportunities they present.
Suited to:
All industries, all sized organisations. As well as C-suite, Board level, legal and HR teams.
You will also be provided with:
- PowerPoint Slide Deck
- Searchable Transcript
- Any Supporting Documentation
- Webinar Recording to view multiple times for up to 6 months
- Q&A Session & follow up contact details
- CPD Quiz & Certificate
Course syllabus
3 lessons
- Video – Sexual Harassment in the WorkplaceVideo
- FeedbackSurvey
- Knowledge QuizTest
Your presenter
All your presenters today are all partners in MinterEllison's national workplace practice.MinterEllison
We are joined by Amanda Watt who leads the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee and specialises in workplace transformation, utilising human-centric approaches to achieve positive cultural change and advising organisations on how to manage sexual harassment in the workplace. Amanda contributed to the Champions of Change Coalition 2020 report; Disrupting the System – preventing and responding to sexual harassment in the workplace.
We are also joined by Kathy Reid who is recognised by clients and peers as one of Perth’s pre-eminent employment practitioners. She has hands-on experience in dealing with risk and governance matters and her practice includes routinely advising boards on sensitive workplace behaviour and employee entitlement issues, including sexual harassment and discrimination. She is also a member of MinterEllison’s Board.
We are also joined by Victoria Hepburn who leads the Workplace practice in Brisbane and covers all aspects of employment law with a focus on litigation, particularly senior executive employment issues, discrimination and termination. With a background in commercial litigation, Victoria regularly appears before courts and tribunals and has a successful track record in alternative dispute resolution, resolving many large and complex disputes without the need for costly litigation.
We are also joined by Kristy Edser who is a Managing Partner of the MinterEllison’s Sydney office. She is a trusted advisor in all aspects of employment law and litigation. She brings to the table a thorough understanding of EEO and discrimination law, advising clients on diversity policy, harassment, discrimination and bullying.