Workplace Discrimination and Harassment.
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Workplace Discrimination and Harassment: Understanding and Addressing the Issue
Summary
Workplace discrimination and harassment involve repeated, unfavorable treatment of individuals, often manifesting as intimidation, offense, degradation, or humiliation. Addressing these issues is crucial for maintaining a healthy work environment.
Key Terms:
- Workplace discrimination- Workplace harassment
- Workplace bullying
Overview
Australian federal and state legislation defines unlawful discrimination as treating individuals or groups less favorably based on characteristics like ethnicity, race, color, sex, marital status, age, disability, religion, union membership, or other protected traits.
Areas Where Discrimination and Harassment Occur:
- Hiring and staffing decisions- Training opportunities
- Promotions, transfers, or dismissals
- Workplace conditions
Defining Unlawful Harassment
Harassment becomes unlawful when it humiliates or intimidates based on race, color, ethnicity, or other protected characteristics.
Examples of Harassment:
- Sending sexually explicit messages- Making derogatory racial or religious comments
- Displaying offensive posters
- Asking intrusive questions about personal life
Impact of Harassment and Discrimination
Regardless of whether an incident is isolated or ongoing, it can significantly impact an individual's motivation and performance. A lack of complaints does not necessarily mean harassment is absent; victims often fear being labeled as complainers or face retaliation.
Hostile Work Environment
Employers must ensure the workplace is free from sexual or racial harassment. Examples of a hostile environment can include offensive materials, inappropriate jokes, and crude language.
Distinguishing Constructive Feedback from Harassment
Constructive feedback from supervisors regarding performance should not be confused with harassment. While performance appraisals can be stressful, they are necessary and should be handled with sensitivity.
Understanding Workplace Bullying
According to the ACTUQ/QCCI/Qld Govt Dept of Workplace Health and Safety, workplace bullying involves repeated, unfavorable treatment that is unreasonable and inappropriate. It can take many forms and target anyone, regardless of gender.
Forms of Bullying:
- Psychological manipulation, such as mind games- Isolating employees
- Assigning unachievable tasks
- Verbal or physical abuse
- Changing schedules to inconvenience employees
- Using offensive language
- Intimidation
- Withholding essential information to undermine job performance
By understanding and addressing workplace discrimination and harassment, employers can foster a healthier, more supportive work environment for everyone.
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