Upcoming Workplace Harassment Prevention Legislation: How Bramwell Partners Can Help

Starting 1 March 2025, new workplace harassment prevention laws will require businesses to implement Prevention Plans to manage the risks of sexual and gender based harassment. Here is a quick guide to what this means for employers and how Bramwell Partners can help you comply.

The HR Brisbane team at Bramwell Partners can assist your businesses in working through these new requirements to facilitate compliance and promote effective workplace harassment training. Contact us via our online form, or call us on (07) 3630 5695.

Workplace Harassment Prevention – What’s New?

Employers will be required to prepare a Prevention Plan that addresses the risks of sexual harassment or sex/gender based harassment in the workplace. The plan must:

• Identify risks of harassment.
• Detail control measures to address those risks.
• Outline reporting procedures for harassment complaints.
• Be accessible and understandable to employees.

Employer Responsibilities

Once the plan is created, employers must:

• Implement it and ensure workers know how to access it.
• Review the plan regularly—after a harassment report, if requested, or every 3 years.

Failure to comply can result in fines of up to 60 penalty units.

How Bramwell Partners Can Help

At Bramwell Partners, we offer expert support to help businesses meet these new workplace harassment prevention requirements:

• Tailored Prevention Plans that identify risks and control measures.
• Legal guidance to ensure full compliance.
• Employee consultation strategies to ensure the plan is comprehensive and inclusive.
• Ongoing reviews to keep the plan up to date.

We will help you develop and implement an effective plan to create a safer, harassment-free workplace.

Next Steps for Employers

To prepare for the changes:

1. Create or update your Prevention Plan.
2. Consult employees to ensure the plan covers all necessary aspects.
3. Ensure employees are aware of the plan and reporting procedures.

Conclusion

The new legislation, which will take effect on 1 March 2025, will require businesses to have a clear plan to prevent and manage harassment. Bramwell Partners is here to assist with compliance and ensure your business fosters a safe and respectful workplace. Contact us today to get started!

Bramwell Partners is Your Trusted Name in Workplace Harassment Prevention Compliance

Our HR workplace compliance team is here to help ensure your business has the formal procedures in place to be compliant with all relevant Australian labour laws. To connect with a HR consultant from Bramwell Partners regarding general protections applications to the Fair Work Commission, get in touch via the online form or by calling (07) 3630 5695.  Trust Bramwell Partners for all things workplace compliance.