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The burden falls on employers to eliminate sexual harassment: How the Bakers Delight Investigation can be a model for compliance

October 17, 2022|

Emily Howie, General Counsel and Director of Dispute Resolution at the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) recently spoke to members of the Justitia community about the VEOHRC’s investigation into the adequacy of Bakers Delight Holdings’ (Bakers Delight) framework for preventing and eliminating sexual harassment in the workplace.

The Boutique Lawyer Show Podcast with Melissa Scadden and Sarah Rey

September 18, 2022|

Want to know the story behind Justitia's ongoing success in employment law? Tune in to The Boutique Lawyer Show's recent Podcast episode where our Managing Partner, Melissa Scadden, and Founding Partner, Sarah Rey share the elements that fostered a successful law firm! Click here to listen to the full Podcast!

Our Top Three Takeaways: Lessons for Employers About Denial & Discrimination From Professor Anita Hill

September 12, 2022|

On Saturday morning, we were in a note-taking frenzy when US Professor Anita Hill participated in a Q&A with Trauma Cleaner author and legal academic Sarah Krasnostein. The session was part of this year’s international guest-speaker line up for the Melbourne Writer’s Festival (MWF).

Limits on NDAs in Sexual Harassment Matters Foreshadowed

September 6, 2022|

In a landmark move, the Victorian Government has indicated that it will restrict the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases of workplace sexual harassment. This follows one of the 26 recommendations made by the Ministerial Taskforce on Workplace Sexual Harassment (Taskforce) investigating the issue. The purpose of the Taskforce was to propose reforms that will “better prevent and respond” to workplace sexual harassment.

Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) Amendments

August 11, 2022|

You may not be aware that the Equal Opportunity Act has been amended in recent times. Most recently, from 14 June 2022, religious bodies and schools are not allowed to discriminate against people based on their “personal characteristics” of sex, sexual orientation, lawful sexual activity, marital status, parental status or gender identity: in employment decisions or decisions about school students.

New VIC OHS Regs on the Holding of Vaccine Related Information Commenced 12 July 2022

July 25, 2022|

The Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (COVID-19 Vaccination Information) Regulations 2022 (Vaccination Regulations) commenced operation on 12 July 2022. The Vaccination Regulations amend the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (OHS Regulations) to provide for the circumstances where an employer may collect,record, hold and use COVID-19

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