Workplace Sexual Harassment - Regulatory guidance for employers on their WHS responsibilities

Workplace Sexual Harassment

Regulatory guidance for employers on their work health safety responsibilities

Under the WHS Act, a person conduction a business or undertaking (referred to in this guide as “employer”) must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of workers and other persons in the workplace.

This guide provides information about preventing and responding to sexual harassment in the workplace including;

-         What is Workplace Sexual Harassment?

-         Impacts of Workplace Sexual Harassment

-         Impacts on health and safety

-         The impact of multiple legislative and issue resolution frameworks

-         Compliance with the WHS Act 2011

-         National Guidance

-         Comcare’s response to information or complaints about workplace sexual harassment