Sexual Harassment

What is Sexual Harassment?

Any unwelcome sexual advance that may be physical, verbal or written

Behaviour which is unwelcome and offends, humiliates or intimidates

SEXUAL HARASSMENT MAY CONSIST OF:

Offensive comments, jokes or gestures
Displays of offensive pictures or books
Unnecessary familiarity
Demeaning comments
Unwanted sexual propositions, demands or advances
Unwelcome requests for sex or forced sexual activities

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

Do not ignore sexual harassment
If possible make it clear that such behaviour is unwelcome
Get a copy of the Company policy
Contact the Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Officer of the Union
Get a copy of the Union policy

CONTACT:

The AMIEU NSW Branch has a Sexual Harassment Officer - Patricia Fernandez
who can be contacted through your Union Office on 9893 9011 or Toll Free 1800 451 535