- What is sexual harassment, and who is vulnerable?
- Examples of sexual harassment
- Framework for taking action
- Who has responsibilities regarding sexual harassment in the workplace
Positive Duty provides compliance courses aligned with the Australian Human Rights Commission to effectively address workplace sexual harassment and discrimination. Our interactive online courses equip employers and employees with the necessary skills, strategies, and knowledge to identify risks and build a culture of genuine safety.
Whether you are a small business or a large organisation, Positive Duty provides comprehensive solutions to navigate complex workplace sexual harassment laws. We ensure your business remains compliant with the Fair Work Act and the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 with minimal disruption to your daily operations.
*Training is included in all plans, starting from $70/month.
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Why Choose Positive Duty for Your Respect in the Workplace Training?
Positive Duty offers expert sexual harassment training designed to help employers implement reasonable and proportionate measures to prevent workplace harassment.
Our tailored training programs ensure your workplace environment remains safe and inclusive, helping you manage risk while fostering a respectful workplace culture.
Avoid reputational harm
Save your business time and money
Reduce risk of financial repercussions
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Respect@work Training For Employees
About the training
The Respect@Work training is a comprehensive workplace training solution for employees, equipping them with knowledge and tools to perform the positive duty. Through interactive scenarios and practical guidance, the training promotes a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment for all employees.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify sexual harassment and gender-based harassment behaviours
- Identify actions to take if you are a victim or witness of sexual harassment
- Understand actions your employer can take to respond to reports of sexual harassment
- Understand the underlying factors of sexual harassment
- Recognise their role in preventing sexual harassment in the workplace
Australia: Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth), Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022, Work Health Safety Act 2011 (Cth), Respect@Work: National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces (2020), Time for respect: Fifth national survey on sexual harassment in Australian workplaces (2022)
Respect@work Training For Managers
About the training
The Respect@Work training is a workplace training solution for managers focused on meeting the positive duty with an emphasis on leadership and responsibility.
- What constitutes sexual harassment, discrimination and victimisation in the workplace?
- What is the manager’s responsibility to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace?
- How to identify when sexual harassment has occurred and respond to complaints
- How to handle reports of sexual harassment by responding promptly and appropriately
- How to model respect at work through your own behaviour as an example to employees
- How to contribute to a workplace that is safe and respectful
By the end of the Respect@Work course, managers will be able to:
- Recognise inappropriate behaviour in the workplace
- Understand the importance of modelling appropriate behaviour to employees
- Develop strategies for creating a safe and respectful workplace
- Gain confidence in dealing with inappropriate behaviour or complaints of sexual harassment or discrimination
- Understand their legal obligations when it comes to inappropriate behaviour in the workplace
Australia: Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth), Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022, Work Health Safety Act 2011 (Cth), Respect@Work: National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces (2020), Time for respect: Fifth national survey on sexual harassment in Australian workplaces (2022)
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Respect@Work FAQ
Our Respect at Work training is designed to be short, engaging, and easy to follow. It is typically completed in under 30 minutes, ensuring your staff understand their responsibilities without disrupting business operations.
Yes. Our compliance courses are strictly aligned with the Sex Discrimination Act 1984, the Fair Work Act 2009, and the Australian Human Rights Commission’s seven standards. This ensures your organisation meets its legal obligations to prevent sexual misconduct and sex-based harassment in Australian workplaces.
These training modules are essential for all employees and managers. They provide a clear understanding of legal rights, workplace conduct, and the specific responsibilities of a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU).
Not at all. We use plain language and real-life scenarios to address complex issues like unconscious bias and gender-based discrimination. Our interactive methods make learning simple and practical for all workers.
Yes. To ensure compliance, we provide full verification of attendees. We retain this data for seven years, providing the evidence needed should the Fair Work Commission or other regulatory bodies require proof of your proactive training efforts.
By creating awareness and clear expectations, the training promotes respect, inclusion, and a safer environment where everyone feels supported.
Yes, proactive training reduces the risk of harassment complaints and costly disputes by ensuring staff understand what behaviours are unacceptable and how these behaviours can be addressed early.
True prevention requires more than just a static document; it requires a shift in mindset. We help you proactively address sexual harassment by implementing workplace assessment tools that evaluate your specific risk profile. This data-driven approach ensures your prevention strategy is tailored to your unique operational environment, moving your business from “paper-compliant” to truly safe.
The recent ‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay’ amendments to the Fair Work Act work in tandem with your Positive Duty obligations. Together, these laws create a rigorous legal safety net that mandates a proactive approach to building a safe workplace. By aligning your training with these legislative pillars, you ensure your business is protected across both industrial relations and human rights frameworks.
Absolutely. In modern Australian workplaces, identifying unconscious bias is critical to ensuring no one is sexually harassed or marginalised. Our training helps teams recognise subtle, ingrained behaviours that can unintentionally contribute to a hostile environment, fostering a culture of empathy and self-awareness instead.
Adopting Work Respect principles encourages Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking to lead with transparency and integrity. This includes a critical review of confidentiality clauses (often referred to as Non-Disclosure Agreements) to ensure they are not used to silence victims or hide systemic issues. This shift supports an open reporting culture where accountability is the standard, not the exception.
Absolutely. The law focuses on whether the conduct has a clear connection to the employment, rather than just where it occurs. This means your business is responsible for preventing sexual harassment connected to employment, including off-site social events, business travel, or digital communications. Our training also highlights the importance of preventing victimisation, ensuring that any staff member who reports an incident is protected from being treated unfairly or “pushed out” as a result of their disclosure.
Compliance under the new standards is an active, ongoing commitment rather than a one-time task. True prevention is built through continuous education that keeps respectful conduct at the top of the agenda. To support this, we provide the resources necessary to help leadership monitor workplace culture and address the root causes of harassment in the workplace. This proactive approach ensures your business stays ahead of regulatory requirements and maintains a truly safe environment for everyone.
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