You have one free articles for this month. Sign up for a CCIWA Membership for unlimited access.

Sexual harassment – true or false?

By Beatrice Thomas

How well do you know sexual harassment laws?

Take our quiz to find out.

Question 1

Ian is interested in Mary. They socialise with other members of staff after work and seem to have fun with each other.  Ian asks Mary out on a date.

Harassment

False

Not Harassment

True

Maybe

False

Question 2

Martin is Dan’s supervisor. Lately Martin has been trying to pinch Dan on the bottom as he passes by him. Initially Dan just ignored it and tried to pretend it was a joke.  But now he wants it to stop.

Harassment

True

Not Harassment

False

Maybe

False

Question 3

Becky and Tina like to chat in the lunch room and often tell sexually explicit jokes. They do not intend for others to overhear. Jill feels uncomfortable about their conversations and so always eats her lunch alone at her desk.

Harassment

True

Not Harassment

False

Maybe

False

Question 4

Michael is new to his role. A senior female co-worker has befriended him on Facebook and is writing x-rated comments under some of his photos. Michael doesn’t say anything because it’s his first job out of school, and he is keen to make a good impression. He also doesn’t think he can complain to HR because it’s happening outside of work.

Harassment

True

Not Harassment

False

Maybe

False

Question 5

Bill really likes the people he works with, and he makes a point of always being happy and friendly. He calls the young girls in the office “sweetie” and gives them fatherly hugs. At work drinks he often jokes "how's your love life?" and "planning on getting any this weekend?" His co-workers don't object and sometimes laugh. His supervisor, however, is a little worried. He has spoken to Bill, who says, “It’s just the way I am. Everyone knows I’m harmless”.

Harassment

False

Not Harassment

False

Maybe

True

How well did you do?

If you had one or more wrong answers it’s time to refresh your knowledge. Get in touch with our WHS team via the Employee Relations Advice Centre on (08) 9365 7660 or via [email protected]

Watch CCIWA’s videos on workplace harassment at our Unboxing Employee Relations YouTube channel.

CCIWA’s new eLearning Library has a suite of interactive modules on several topics to help run your business, including workplace harassment.

How well do you know sexual harassment laws? Take our quiz to find out.

Tagged under:

You may also be interested in

Case Study –   Skei Batton v The Environment Centre NT
Case Study –   Skei Batton v The Environment Centre NT
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed down a decision in an unfair dismissal claim involving an employee and serious misconduct.
Read more »
Union delegate rights – what you need to know
Union delegate rights – what you need to know
The Federal Government’s overhaul of workplace laws has triggered changes to the union delegate definition and rights, as well as right of entry powers.
Read more »
WHS transitional arrangements update
WHS transitional arrangements update
Under WA’s Work Health and Safety laws, businesses have been able to work through transitional arrangements. With many timeframes set to expire, we explain...
Read more »