New accessorial liability for solicitors under the Sex Discrimination Act and fresh obligations under Conduct Rule 42
Changes to the Sex Discrimination Act have had implications for the recently amended Rule 42 of the Conduct Rules.
Changes to the Sex Discrimination Act have had implications for the recently amended Rule 42 of the Conduct Rules.
Changes to the Conduct Rules make clear that solicitors are expected to conduct themselves to a higher standard of conduct than prescribed in any legislation…
Victims or witnesses of sexual harassment in legal workplaces will now have a safe and secure online space to disclose inappropriate behaviour, with the launch…
The Government response to the [email protected] Report – welcome reforms or a missed opportunity?
The Law Society of NSW has launched a new online portal to help fight sexual harassment at work.
Will the Government’s [email protected] response be enough to tackle sexual harassment in the workplace ?
Innovations that enable employees to anonymously report workplace sexual harassment have been lauded as potential game-changers.
The Legal Services Commissioner for NSW addresses the problem of sexual harassment in the profession and how you can make a complaint.
Australia’s first and only female prime minister reflects on her short-lived legal career and tumultuous time in politics, as she looks to a brighter future…
MIA PANTECHIS discusses a damning new judgment on sexual harassment in a NSW law firm, as well as a new procedure for dealing with complaints.
What’s next after #MeToo for lawyers? Experts say bullying could be the most dangerous workplace hazard.
A global survey by the International Bar Association has revealed shocking rates of bullying and sexual harassment among lawyers.