[HS] In-House 10 Points Lunchtime Essentials Series: Workplace Sexual Harassment: Practical Guide to Compliance
New laws require employers to prevent workplace harm, including sexual harassment, a recognised psychosocial hazard. As a director & senior executive manager, are you aware of your personal and vicarious liability under these reforms? Are you sure your practices aligned with the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) code? Learn with real-life examples and insights on mistakes happening even in top workplaces. Don’t be caught unprepared. WEB248N16A
Description
Attend and earn 2 CPD units including:
1 unit in Professional Skills
1 unit in Practice Management and Business Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Chair: Emma Treherne, In-house/Senior Legal and Compliance Manager, Isuzu UTE Australia Pty Ltd
Practice Management and Business Skills
12.00pm to 1.00pm Who is Responsible? The Role of Directors and Senior Managers in Addressing Sexual Harassment
- How directors and senior managers can influence the culture, including their responsibilities
- Personal liability of directors and senior management for sexual harassment
- Vicarious liability: What does this mean for the company and individuals?
- Potential exposure: how the courts are dealing with these types of claims
- What’s on the horizon - including the impact of the Australian Human Rights Commission Amendment (Cost Protection) Bill and confidentiality agreements
Presented by Erin Lynch, Partner, and Emma Anderson, Senior Associate, Gadens
Professional Skills
1.00pm to 2.00pm Meeting Your ‘Positive Duty’ Obligation in Practice
Gain a practical guide for employers to use, with real life examples and scenarios, to ensure compliance with the Sex Discrimination Act and your “positive duty” to prevent & respond to workplace sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation.
- What practices and processes should be implemented throughout the organisation
- Mistakes and common failings made by Senior Managers in processes and procedures
- How to respond to a sexual harassment complaint
- Impact of the reforms on conducting investigations
- Common tips and traps
- Scenarios and examples to learn from
Presented by Gemma Sharp, Special Counsel, Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers