Sexual harassment and conciliation: which complaints settle, and which don't?
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2013
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Worley, A.
Charlesworth, S.
McDonald, P.
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Alternative Law Journal, 2013; 38(2):96-102
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This paper explores why some complaints of sexual harassment lodged under Australian anti-discrimination laws might settle during the conciliation process while others do not. It draws on an analysis of data collected from files of sexual harassment complaints lodged with all state, territory and federal human rights agencies in the area of employment over a six month period. The analysis suggests that complaints that conform with the stereotypical image of sexual harassment, where a woman is physically sexually harassed by a senior man, are more likely to settle as are complaints where the complainant is in full-time, secure employment and where complainants are not legally represented . However, sustained Australian research, including by human rights agencies, is vital is to further explore these issues.
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Copyright 2015 Anthea Worley, Sara Charlesworth and Paula McDonald