The New Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment
Just like the Respect at Work Laws and Legislation in Australia, The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) (England, Scotland and Wales) published a report saying workers had insufficient protection from sexual harassment. It recommended a mandatory duty for...
Channel Nine star Airlie Walsh confirms ‘confidential’ settlement over sexual harassment claim
The reporter said it took “courage” to speak out and she was determined to “right wrongs”. Channel 9 reporter Airlie Walsh has reached a confidential settlement with the Nine Network in the Federal Court after her secret sexual harassment complaint sparked a cultural...
Anti-corruption crusade: Reps move to protect whistleblowers
The House of Representatives has taken a step to strengthen anti-corruption fight with the introduction of a bill to encourage whistleblowers to expose corrupt practices, particularly in the public sector. The bill which proposes a fine of N2m or two years...
Respect at Work – Federal Laws trump state-based jurisdiction under the Australian Constitution
In Australia and state-based jurisdictions the question is always asked does the Federal Laws trump state based jurisdictions. What we know is that Federal laws trump state-based jurisdiction in certain circumstances, under the Australian Constitution, due to the...