Something unusual has us a little worried here at HRwisdom and it relates to workplace bullying and workplace harassment: Why Your Business Can Be Sued Because Your Employees Listen To The Radio (Anywhere – Anytime)

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A popular radio station recently ran a competition which, in a nutshell, is asking listeners to nominate the most annoying person in their workplace.

Here’s the promotional text from the radio station:

“Has someone done something stupid in your workplace? We want to know why one of your workmates is a dead set tool!

They might have an annoying trait that drives you up the wall…or tell stupid jokes and stories that aren’t really funny… or they might have done something…well very embarrassing.

Now’s the time to dob in your workmate – so tell us why you think your workmate should be the *RADIO STATION/SPONSOR* Workplace Tool of the Month.

YOU could win a $1,000 PRODUCT PRIZE TYPE A or PRODUCT PRIZE TYPE B thanks to *SPONSOR*…plus the Workplace Tool won’t go empty handed either…he/she gets the crown of being Workplace Tool of the Month winning a $100 gift voucher…plus being popular at work…NOT!”

Here’s a question to ponder: Is the employer accountable under Australian EEO (Equal Opportunity) law?

In a nutshell, yes, the employer can be held accountable for workplace bullying and harassment and there can be huge fines and penalties.

Next Question: Do any of your employees ever listen to the radio at home, at work, in the car, on the train, etc?

If so, we strongly urge you to ensure you have taken reasonable steps to prevent employee discrimination, workplace harassment and workplace bullying in your organisation right now.

Sounds silly? Not if you’ve saved yourself a legal headache when a claim arrives…

Kind regards,

HRwisdom Support

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