When an employee raises a complaint of harassment, how it is handled sends a powerful message.
It’s an understandable instinct — many assume people feel more comfortable discussing sensitive issues with someone of the same gender.
Harassment doesn’t only happen at the office. We’ve seen cases arise at after-work drinks, on business trips, and even during virtual meetings.
The Workplace Fairness Bill was passed earlier this year and marks a pivotal shift in regulation, designed to provide stronger protections against workplace discrimination.