Sexual Harassment

The scenario of a school aged employee being subjected to avoidable touching by an employer or supervisor that is accompanied with salacious comments is most concerning. Complainants describe feeling embarrassed and awkward when it first happens. As it continues, they describe trying to avoid situations that might allow for it to happen. They talk of feeling unable to talk to parents and friends fearing they may not be believed. Over time it becomes very distressing and unmanageable.

It is important to get advice when it first happens. It takes no more than a phone call.

How we can help

We will assist you by:

• Advising you about the law and the complaint processes.
• Discussing options for managing the complaint and the employment relationship.
• Preparing the written complaint.
• Representing you at any meeting with the employer.
• Representing you in any complaint process that follows.

Please provide us with

• A dateline of events.
• A description of the issues for you.
• Any witness statements you have obtained.
• Your employment agreement and job description.
• Letters, emails, and other relevant documents on the issues
• Your employer's sexual harassment policies and procedures and internet use policies if they are relevant to your complaint.
• Pay slips.
• Your contact details and those of the employer.