The workplace should be a space of equal opportunity and respect, yet for LGBTQ young people, it is often a breeding ground for harassment. A recent ANROWS-funded study has uncovered alarming findings: 77% of LGBTQ young people surveyed reported experiencing workplace sexual harassment, a troubling statistic that highlights a critical […]
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Australia has introduced a new “right to disconnect” law, providing much-needed relief for employees who feel pressured to respond to work-related calls or messages outside of their regular working hours. These groundbreaking regulations, which came into effect this year, allow employees to ignore work-related communications after hours without fear of […]
Young workers under 18 years of age occupy a unique and poorly understood position in Australia’s labour market. They contribute to crucial industries and the economy, but are uniquely vulnerable. Compared to adults, child workers experience high rates of workplace injuries, bullying and sexual harassment, wage theft and unpredictable hours. […]
We’ve all crossed paths with them – the infamous corporate “Karens” unleashing chaos in workplaces through a medley of bullying and intimidation tactics. From subtle power plays like flooding inboxes with cc’d higher-ups to unrestrained temper tantrums that leave staff in tatters, these workplace maestros of misery know no boundaries […]
