By Kathryn McKinney - 15 Jun 2023
The Employment Relations (Extended Time for
Personal Grievance for Sexual Harassment) Amendment Act 2023
came into force on 13 June. This change allows an employee up
to 12 months to raise a personal grievance for sexual harassment,
instead of having to do so within 90 days. Employers are required
to change employment agreements from that date.
This is not a retrospective amendment, so will apply in relation
to any incidents that occur or come to an employee's notice from 13
June 2023 onwards.
Employers must now:
- Amend employment agreements entered into on or after 13 June
2023 with this new timeframe.
- Make any changes to timeframes for sexual harassment personal
grievances referenced in their policies.
To ensure your employment agreements and policies are up to
scratch and compliant contact Kathryn McKinney.