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What do I need to do

An employer needs to take reasonable precautions to provide a safe work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Eliminating discrimination and harassment from the workplace is good business practice as it can help build a productive and healthy workplace. If a complaint is made to the Commission you may need to demonstrate that you have taken action to prevent discrimination and harassment from occurring in your workplace.

What are reasonable precautions

• Develop and promote an equal opportunity policy
• Obtain active executive management support
• Train all staff to identify and prevent workplace discrimination and sexual harassment
• Establish an effective internal complaints handling procedure
• Monitor the workplace environment and culture and regularly review equal opportunity strategies
• Ensure that appropriate action is taken to address and resolve complaints