News & Views Erin Brockovich: ‘Women are sick of being repressed. We will be heard. We will hold people to account.’ Erin Brockovich is an Ambassador for Shine Lawyers.
News & Views New survey shows sexual harassment is rife, complaints are ignored & women fear for their jobs A new survey on workplace sexual harassment found that almost 75 percent of women who complained to their employer were not satisfied with the outcome.
Life Lindsay Lohan backflips on ‘weak women’ #MeToo reference Lindsay Lohan has unreservedly apologised for public comments in which she implied that women coming forward with #MeToo allegations were “weak”.
News & Views Laws changed & public outrage: Here’s what happens when video capturing harassment and violence against women goes viral Marie Laguerre was violently hit by a man on the street in front of a busy cafe, after she replied to his harassment with ‘shutup’ last week.
News & Views The truth about why political staffers rarely speak out about harassment The idea they might be responsible for a tabloid splash or political problems is why political staffers rarely complain about bullying and harassment.
News & Views Susan Fowler exposed toxic culture at Uber. Now she’s a New York Times editor Susan Fowler blew the whistle on sexual harassment and gender discrimination at Uber, Her new gig gives her an even bigger platform.
News & Views ‘This is not just my fight. It’s a fight for women across Australia’: Sarah Hanson-Young A crowdfunding campaign to support Sarah Hanson-Young in the defamation proceedings she has brought against David Leyonhjelm has raised $53,745.
News & Views The problem with ‘chivalry’ is that it’s a ruse for sexism Chivalry props up and protects the idea that women are weak and in need of male care and protection. It’s a ruse for sexism.
News & Views Harassed, abused, assaulted at work? We all have stories & it’s time they’re told The National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment at Work is now taking submissions. We all have stories and this is our chance to tell them.
Uncategorised Survey: Bad conference behaviour and inappropriate comments still a problem in financial services The culture of financial services is changing for the better but sexual harassment is still an issue and conference behaviour needs to be addressed, according to the findings of a small survey initiated by Financial Executive Women (FEW).
News & Views Sarah Hanson-Young seeks legal advice. David Leyonhjelm should seek help to understand why he’s offensive It’s a matter of principle, says Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, who is seeking legal advice over disgusting comments made by Senator David Leyonhjelm.
Employers What organisations must do to minimise risk of sexual harassment and create safe environments for staff Organisations and their leaders are well placed to challenge the systems, structures and cultures that have enabled sexual harassment and sexual assault to be perpetrated for so long.
