There are calls for the Mayor of West Hollywood to resign after a number of men made sexual harassment allegations against him. John Duran, who is openly gay, is refusing to step down, proclaiming that he is a "proudly sensual…
Workers who are subjected to sexual harassment can end up with a range of health and psychological issues, according to scientific research. The research conducted by the University of Calgary suggests that sexual harassment can lead to anxiety, depression and even post-traumatic…
The manager of a Coles supermarket has lost his unfair dismissal claim, after he was sacked over 39 complaints of sexual harassment and bullying against young female staff. Peter Angelakos, who has been described as "creepy", was criticised by the…
The Hertz hire-car company is being sued by a former employee, who claims she was sexually harassed, including being groped, and called a 'slut' by one of her male colleagues. The woman is seeking damages and costs in the Federal…
No longer just a fun fad, emojis are now considered a legitimate form of communication, increasing the risk of sexual harassment claims against workers if meanings and intentions of emojis are misunderstood. Emojis are pictures of emotions and objects and…
Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins has renewed her call for Australian businesses to release their staff from non-disclosure agreements, so they can be free to give evidence to the current national inquiry into workplace sexual harassment. Ms Jenkins recently wrote…
The current national inquiry into workplace sexual harassment is just 'a red herring' that ignores something much more scandalous in Australian workplaces, according to freelance journalist and author, Julie Szego. In a provocative piece published by Fairfax, Ms Szego suggests…
A Perth nightclub owner has been forced to apologise after demanding that female staff wear low cut tight fitting uniforms, or face the sack. David Heaton, owner of the Amplifer Capitol nightclub in Northbridge in Perth, said the threat was…
One third of United Nations staff have experienced sexual harassment in the past two years, according to new figures released by the agency. The statistics come from an online survey which was conducted by Deloitte late last year, and involved…
Sleazy drunken Christmas parties are being blamed for a spike in workplace sexual harassment complaints being made in January, according to workplace advocates. Experts say companies are failing to effectively train their staff about their legal obligations during work social…
