Sexual Harassment at Work Obligations - For Business

Respect@Work: Understand your legal obligations as an employer

Learn your legal obligations to prevent work related sex discrimination, harassment and victimisation

Businesses are required by law to prevent sex discrimination, harassment and victimisation at work. Where a business does not do enough to prevent such behaviours and conduct, the Fair Work Commission can issue stop sexual harassment orders and award compensation to people affected by sexual harassment at work.

This four-hour course for employers, principal contractors and PCBU’s will equip you with the skills to manage and mitigate the risks associated with sexual harassment at work.

In September 2022, the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022, which will amend the Federal Sex Discrimination Act 1984 was introduced. The new laws will require businesses to prevent workplace sex discrimination, harassment and victimisation.

Our experts will break down the jargon and teach you how to comply with your obligations and ensure your work is free from sex discrimination, harassment and victimisation.

CSQ funding for small businesses and BERT funding now available.^
For funding information, see Course Details below or contact us (eligibility applies).

Phone 1300 13 60 02 Enquire now

Why enrol?

In late September 2022 the federal government introduced the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022, which will amend the Federal Sex Discrimination Act 1984.

The new laws will require businesses to prevent workplace sex discrimination, harassment and victimisation.

Changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 will also be made to provide increased powers to the Fair Work Commission to stop sexual harassment and order compensation to people affected by sexual harassment at work.

Course outline

After this four-hour course, you will:

  • Understand the nature, drivers and impacts of sexual harassment, and information on the role of gender inequality in sexual harassment
  • Possess the skills to prevent and respond to workplace sexual harassment
  • Be able to identify the expected workplace behaviours and processes to prevent sexual harassment
  • Understand how to develop and display strong leadership that encourages a preventative workplace culture.

Enrol in an upcoming date

Choose a date and venue that suits you by choosing whether you're eligible for a funded option or members can take advantage of our member price. Not sure which to choose or no dates that suit? Give us a call on 1300 13 60 02 for assistance or to register your interest for the next course date in your area.

CSQ funded: small business

If you're eligible for CSQ small business funding, choose from the below course options to book. The funded price is $50 (Inc. GST). Check to see if you're eligible for funding, or call us on 1300 13 60 02.

BERT funded

If you're eligible for BERT funding, choose from the below course options to book. This course is fee free for current BERT members or employees of contributing BERT employers^. Check to see if you're eligible for funding, or call us on 1300 13 60 02.

Non-funded: member

If you are not eligible for any funding and are a Master Builders member, choose from the below course options to book. The full price for the members course is $200 (Inc. GST). Not sure if you're eligible for funding? Call us on 1300 13 60 02 or check CSQ small business or BERT funding eligibility.

Non-funded: non-member

If you are not eligible for CSQ small business funding and not a Master Builders member, choose from the below course options to book. The full price for the non-members course is $220 (Inc. GST). Check to see if you're eligible for funding, or call us on 1300 13 60 02.

Course details

DurationFour hours
DeliveryLivestream or selected face-to-face delivery
Cost

Funded course cost:

  • CSQ funded (small business) course price: $50 (Inc. GST)^
  • BERT funded: fee free for current BERT members or employees of contributing BERT employers*

Full course cost:

  • Members: $200 (Inc. GST)
  • Non-members: $220 (Inc. GST)

CSQ provides funding to reduce the financial obstacle to training, making upskilling an affordable option for many more individuals in the construction industry.
^CSQ contributes towards the cost of this course under the small business program. Eligibility criteria applies – enrolling student must be a small business owner or employee of a building and construction business (directly involved in the administrative day-to-day running of the business). A small business is defined as less than 20 employees in the building and construction industry. See more information or call 1300 136 002 to check your eligibility and to enrol.

*Eligibility criteria applies. Read the full BERT eligibility detail or call 1300 136 002 for more information and to enrol.

Outcome

This is not a Nationally Recognised Training course. You will receive a Statement of Completion.


Terms & conditions

Please read Master Builders training and licensing policies and Student Handbook prior to enrolment.

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