Sexual Harassment
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At Solidarity Solicitors, we provide strategic, trauma-informed advice and representation for workers. We understand that these experiences can have a profound impact on your wellbeing, career, and financial security, and we work alongside our clients to achieve practical and meaningful outcomes.
Experiencing sexual harassment at work can be upsetting, stressful and isolating. You do not have to face it alone.
If you have experienced sexual harassment, unwanted sexual behaviour, or a workplace has failed to protect your safety, we can help you understand your rights and the options available to you.
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What is Sexual Harassment?
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual behaviour that causes a person to feel offended, humiliated or intimidated.
It includes:
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Discrimination can occur at any stage of employment.
Examples of workplace discrimination may include:
Being dismissed, demoted, or overlooked for promotion
Being denied training, opportunities, or workplace benefits
Being subjected to less favourable working conditions
Harassment, bullying, or exclusion linked to a protected attribute
A failure to provide reasonable adjustments for a worker with a disability
Sexual harassment can happen in many different ways
Under Victorian and federal laws, employers must create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly, respectfully, and free from discrimination and harassment.
It's against the law for an employer to treat you unfairly because you've spoken up.
This unfair treatment can include:
Being fired
Having your hours cut
Being demoted
Missing out on opportunities or being treated differently at work.
The law protects workers who speak up about problems like discrimination, unsafe work, or unpaid wages.
Time Limits Can Apply!
In some circumstances, workers may have as little as 21 days to commence certain legal processes following dismissal.
Seeking advice as early as possible can help preserve your rights and options.
AHRC - no time limites but earlier the better
fair work - if dismissed or terminated have 21 days for unfair dismissal
How we can help:
If you've experienced discrimination, we're here to listen and help you understand your options.
Our team provides trauma-informed, practical legal advice and will support you every step of the way.
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Under Victorian and federal laws, employers must create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly, respectfully, and free from discrimination and harassment.
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