PREVENTING DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE

There are various obligations on employers under equal opportunity law including anti-discrimination and harassment. Anti-discrimination legislation makes discrimination and harassment in the workplace unlawful on various grounds. Also, employers can be held vicariously liable for the unlawful acts on their employees. This session identifies the obligations on employers and provides an understanding of the steps an employer must take to comply with those obligations.

Designed For

Human Resource Officers, managers and supervisors.

Content

• Anti-discrimination law - federal and state legislation - direct and indirect discrimination - harassment
• Sexual harassment
• Victimisation
• Policies
• Grievance-handling procedures
• Remedies and enforcement
• Prevention strategies

Award

A Certificate of Attendance will be issued at the completion of the course.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

• Explain the legal requirements of anti-discrimination law
• Explain the range of laws and jurisdictions included in these matters
• Describe the steps to be taken to prevent discrimination and harassment in the workplace
• Explain how to handle complaints together with grievance and dispute handling

Duration of Course

Half day 1:15pm - 4:30pm

Course Fee (GST Free) 

Fee Member AUD $130
Fee Non Member AUD $165

Course Venue

AFEI
Level 2, 97-99 Bathurst St
Sydney   NSW   2000

Other Details

Fee includes afternoon tea and course materials. GST free.

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