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What Should I Do If I have Been A Victim Of Sexual Harassment?<\/h2>

We have answered some of the most comon questions about sexual harassment in an effort to keep employees well informed around what sexual harassment is<\/a>, how to deal with it, and what action you can take.\u00a0<\/p>

I think I have been sexually harassed at work, what should I do?<\/h2>

1. Confront the aggressor<\/h4>

Make it clear that you do not like it and that you wish him or her to stop.<\/p>

2.\u00a0Do not quit your job<\/h4>

Many people who have been sexually assaulted or harassed quit their job. If you do this, the aggressor wins. You have the right to work! We can help you stand your ground and stand up for your rights the right way.<\/p>

3.\u00a0Take the matter to a higher authority<\/h4>

Many CEOs and managers are dreadfully afraid of sexual harassment cases. If a co-worker is pestering you with sexual advances, talk to someone in the company, such as your direct manager, Human Resources.<\/p>

If this does not solve the problem, you may have to take matters to court or tribunal.<\/p>

4.\u00a0Document and keep records<\/h4>

This sometimes is not easy, do you best note down dates, times places where sexual advances, harassment has occurred.<\/p>

Keep copies of emails, text etc, store your records away from the workplace.<\/p>

5.\u00a0Do something about it, do not suffer in silence<\/h4>

If the sexual harassment doesn\u2019t stop, Employers have not dealt with your complaint as outlined above.\u00a0Call AWDR today! It doesn;t matter if you are a victim of sexual harassment in victoria<\/a>, or any other state. We have you covered!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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I made a sexual harassment complaint, and my workplace didn\u2019t handle the matter properly, what should I do?<\/h2>

If your employer failed to address a sexual harassment situation properly or subjected, you to detriment because you complained about sexual harassment you may have further rights to pursue claims against the individuals who have victimised you.<\/p>

In Australia, you are protected from\u00a0Victimisation<\/strong><\/a>: being subjected to detriment because you or someone on your behalf complained about sexual harassment.<\/p>

Unfortunately, several employers don\u2019t handle situations involving sexual harassment well. Ideally an employer should:<\/p>