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Section : Workplace bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination
Domain : Human Resource Management
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This chunk is part of the section discussing workplace bullying, sexual harassment, and discrimination within the "Employing Young Workers Best Practice Guide." It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a respectful work environment, understanding acceptable behavior, and adhering to anti-discrimination laws that protect young workers and other employees from unfair treatment based on various characteristics.
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PRACTICAL TIP: Jokes and humorous conversations can be fun at work, but sometimes they can go too far and leave people feeling uncomfortable, offended, sexually harassed or bullied. Employees might feel offended by a joke even if you or other workers wouldn't. It's important to know the difference between acceptable and unacceptable behaviour in the workplace, and make sure your employees know too. There are also anti-discrimination laws that prohibit employers from treating workers differently because of their age, and other protected characteristics like their race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexuality, intersex status, disability, pregnancy, breastfeeding or family responsibilities or if the employee is (or has been) experiencing family and domestic violence. You can find out more about protections from discrimination at work at fairwork.gov.au/discrimination or from the Australian Human Rights Commission's website at humanrights.gov.au/employers
- What are some potential negative effects of jokes in the workplace?
- Why is it important for employees to understand the difference between acceptable and unacceptable behavior?
- What types of characteristics are protected under anti-discrimination laws mentioned in the text?
- How can employers ensure that their workplace remains a comfortable environment for all employees?
- What resources are provided for learning more about workplace discrimination protections?
- In what ways might a joke be perceived differently by various employees?
- What is the significance of understanding the impact of humor in a professional setting?
- How can employers address instances of discomfort or offense caused by jokes?
- What role do anti-discrimination laws play in workplace culture?
- Can you provide an example of a situation where a joke might be considered unacceptable in the workplace?