Description
Creating a safe, inclusive, and legally compliant workplace is not just an ethical responsibility—it’s a legal requirement under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth). The Respect@Work framework, developed by the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), mandates that organisations take proactive measures to prevent sexual harassment, sex-based discrimination, and workplace misconduct.
This engaging eLearning course equips leaders, HR professionals, and managers with the knowledge, tools, and best practices needed to meet their Positive Duty obligations and foster a culture of respect and accountability.
NOTE:
he content provided in this course is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
✅ Understand the Positive Duty framework and its legal obligations.
✅ Apply the Four Guiding Principles to workplace culture and compliance.
✅ Implement the Seven Standards of Compliance to prevent workplace misconduct.
✅ Recognise proactive vs. reactive approaches to addressing workplace harassment.
✅ Develop strong reporting systems and ensure confidential, fair, and timely responses.
✅ Mitigate legal, financial, and reputational risks by fostering a respectful workplace.
Table of Contents
The Guiding Principles
The 7 Standards of the Positive Duty
Standard 1: Leadership
Standard 2: Culture
Standard 3: Knowledge
Standard 4: Risk Management
Standard 5: Support
Standard 6: Reporting and Response
Standard 7: Monitoring, Evaluation and Transparency
Non-compliance implications
Module wrap-up
What you'll learn
Understand the Positive Duty framework and its legal obligations.
Apply the Four Guiding Principles to workplace culture and compliance.
Implement the Seven Standards of Compliance to prevent workplace misconduct.
Recognise proactive vs. reactive approaches to addressing workplace harassment.
Develop strong reporting systems and ensure confidential, fair, and timely responses.
Mitigate legal, financial, and reputational risks by fostering a respectful workplace.