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
