The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022, came into effect on 6 March 2023. These changes include:
This followed new laws arising from the Respect@Work Bill which came into effect from 12 December 2022, which created a positive duty for employers (or any person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU)) take reasonable and proportionate measures to eliminate (as far as possible) the following behaviours from the workplace:
This means that from December last year, all employers must already be actively taking steps to prevent such behaviour from occurring in the workplace, shifting the focus from a complaints-based model to a more proactive, preventative approach.
How can employers comply with the new positive duty?
Perks People Solutions have developed a Sexual Harassment Audit Template, designed to be used as a starting point in complying with the positive duty.
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The results of your audit, will then assist you in developing an action plan to address any gaps highlighted through the audit process and to demonstrate that you are taking reasonable steps to reduce the risk of sexual harassment (and associated behaviours) from occurring in the workplace.
Some recommended steps to take to meet your positive duty obligations include:
Perks People Solutions offer a number of solutions to ensure compliance and stay on top of best practice, including face-to-face or online delivery of Respectful Workplace Behaviours training as well as online sexual harassment e-learning modules.
We also offer contact officer training, as well as a range of bite-size training sessions in relation to grievance handling, performance management and other leadership essentials to help ensure that your workplace is equipped with the skills to deal with issues in an appropriate and timely manner. We can also run customised, confidential employee engagement surveys, including questions pertaining to appropriate behaviour.
If you would like to know more about how Perks People Solutions can help, don't hesitate to contact us at info@ppsconsulting.com.au
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