Workplace equality: The Equal Opportunity Act 2010 – What you need to know
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Overview
This program helps participants identify unlawful behaviour in the workplace, including discrimination, sexual harassment and victimisation. It discusses why appropriate workplace conduct is important. Participants will also learn about options for responding to unlawful behaviour at work, including relevant complaints pathways.
Details
Audience
Employers and employees
Dates
Thursday 7 March 2024
Thursday 14 November 2024
Time
10am–1pm
Length
Three hours
Cost
$396 (inc. GST) per person
Key learning objectives
Participants will:
- discuss the importance of creating a positive and healthy workplace culture
- identify unlawful behaviour in the workplace under the Equal Opportunity Act
- explore the boundaries of what is considered a workplace
- pinpoint responsibility for unlawful conduct
- navigate options for resolving workplace issues and complaints
- consider actions that a bystander can take to foster a healthy workplace culture.
Format
Delivery mode
Live online via Zoom
These interactive and experiential workshops focus on problem solving and reflective practice, to create an understanding of workplace behaviour standards and expectations, and to build staff capability and confidence to take an active role in building and maintaining a safe and respectful workplace. Our facilitators use a range of proven adult learning methods (recent case studies, relevant scenarios, small group discussions and activities) that relate to the workplace context.
Participants will also be introduced to a range of Commission frameworks and resources to support ongoing actions to comply with the law and create respectful workplace culture.
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We are the experts in Victoria’s Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities (2006), the Equal Opportunity Act (2010) and the Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Act (2021).
Our courses can help you and your organisation develop, adopt and drive leading practice on equal opportunity and human rights, and prevent discrimination.
