Latest sexual harassment

The Bar 21 August 2024 ByKace O'NeillIn sex harassment cases, ‘an apology alone should never be enough’

A recent Fair Work decision has been labelled as “disappointing” by a senior lawyer, who warned that employers may...

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Big Law 25 July 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonStar Track was unable to convince a court to toss out allegations that...

Star Track was unable to convince a court to toss out allegations that it made it a condition of employment for women...

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Big Law 25 July 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonA woman alleged she was sexually harassed and intimidated by the...

A woman alleged she was sexually harassed and intimidated by the government agency and its lawyers when they included a...

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Big Law 09 July 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonA boutique firm principal who subjected an employee to...

A boutique firm principal who subjected an employee to “relentless” sexual harassment has been refused a 2024...

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Big Law 29 May 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyRio Tinto facing possible class action following sexual harassment...

Following a scathing report into Rio Tinto, which uncovered widespread sexual harassment, a BigLaw firm is investigating...

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Big Law 17 May 2024 ByGrace RobbieVictorian bill aims to make reporting sexual assault and harassment...

The Allan Labor government has introduced a progressive bill to Parliament that would make it “easier” for victims...

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Big Law 23 April 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonWaterstreet says victims’ names should not be kept hidden

Charles Waterstreet, a barrister who was recently found to have sexually harassed three legal practitioners, asked a...

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Big Law 17 April 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonNSW barrister sexually harassed law students

A former NSW barrister watched a sexually explicit video in front of a law student and showed a sex toy to a woman...

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Big Law 22 March 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonLawyers not advising clients on non-disclosure agreements, report...

The culture of silence is so entrenched that half of respondent lawyers have never advised clients they have the option...

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Big Law 16 February 2024 ByJack CampbellAre NDAs in sexual harassment cases protecting abusers?

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are often implemented in workplace sexual harassment cases to save face for the...

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