- 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 has a range of courses that address the key areas defined by the Australian Human Rights Commission in response to the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation (Respect@Work) Act. Our online courses equip employers and employees with the skills, strategies and knowledge to understand workplace issues like sexual harassment and discrimination.
Whether you are an employee or an employer in charge of a team of people, Positive Duty provides a comprehensive turnkey solution to the significant new compliance regime with very little or no disruption to your business operations with online training for managers and employees.
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Why Choose Positive Duty Training?
Positive Duty courses provide expert staff training for the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace. Tailored, online training programs ensure an ongoing safe and respectful workplace that adheres to the positive duty guidelines.
Avoid reputational harm
Save your business time and money
Reduce risk of financial repurcussions
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Positive Duty Training
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
How long does the training take to complete?
Our training is designed to be short, practical, and easy to follow, typically completed in under 30 minutes without disrupting your workplace operations.
Does the training meet Australian workplace laws and compliance requirements?
Yes, the training is aligned with the Sex Discrimination Act and the Fair Work Act and Australian Human Rights Commission Guidelines, ensuring your business remains compliant with legislative requirements.
Who should complete the training?
The training modules are targeted at employees and managers and provide all attendees with a clear understanding of their rights and responsibilities.
Is the training difficult to follow?
Not at all. The training is delivered in plain language, using real life scenarios, and interactive methods to make learning simple, engaging, and practical.
Do you provide attendance verification of staff who have been trained?
Yes. We provide you with verification of attendees and we retain this information for 7 years in the event your company is ever required to provide evidence of training your staff.
How does training benefit our workplace culture?
By creating awareness, and clear expectations, the training promotes respect, inclusion and a safer environment where everyone feels supported.
Can the training assist in prevention of future incidents or claims?
Yes, proactive training reduces the risk of harassment complaints and costly disputes by ensuring staff understand what behaviours are unacceptable and how these behaviours could be addressed early.
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