Workplace Discrimination And Harassment
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Workplace Discrimination and Harassment
Overview
Australian Federal and State legislation defines unlawful discrimination as treating individuals or groups unfavorably based on characteristics such as ethnicity, race, color, sex, marital status, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, union membership, or any trait specified in anti-discrimination or human rights laws.
Contexts of Discrimination and Harassment
Discrimination and harassment can manifest in various workplace scenarios, including:
- Employment and selection processes
- Training opportunities
- Transfers, promotions, or terminations
- Workplace conditions
Understanding Unlawful Harassment
According to Australian legislation, unlawful harassment occurs when individuals are humiliated or intimidated based on race, color, ethnicity, or other protected characteristics. Examples of harassment include:
- Sending sexually explicit communications
- Making derogatory comments about someone's religion or race
- Displaying nude or pornographic images
- Asking intrusive questions about personal or sexual life
Nature and Impact of Harassment
Whether harassment occurs as a single incident or repeatedly, it is considered unlawful. If unchecked, it can undermine the victim’s morale and work performance. A lack of formal complaints doesn’t mean harassment isn’t happening; victims may remain silent due to fear of being labeled complainers or fearing retaliation, including dismissal.
Hostile Work Environment
Employers must ensure a workplace free from sexual or racial harassment, which creates a hostile environment. Such an environment might include the presence of inappropriate materials, offensive jokes, or crude language.
What Doesn't Constitute Harassment
Feedback and advice from supervisors or colleagues intended to improve work performance should not be mistaken for harassment. While performance appraisals can be stressful, they are necessary and should be delivered with sensitivity.
Understanding Workplace Bullying
Defined by the ACTUQ/QCCI/Qld Govt Dept of Workplace Health and Safety, bullying involves repeated, unfavorable treatment that is unreasonable and inappropriate. This could include:
- Psychological harassment (mind games)
- Excluding or isolating employees
- Assigning impossible tasks
- Physical or verbal abuse
- Intentionally altering work schedules to inconvenience
- Intimidation and undermining work performance
Bullying exploits power dynamics and targets individuals regardless of gender, occurring through both overt and subtle acts.
Employers and employees alike must remain vigilant and proactive in addressing discrimination, harassment, and bullying to ensure a safe and respectful workplace.
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