Something happening at work has crossed a line?
Let's help you work out what it is, and what you can do next.
Harassment at work can be hard to name, especially when it's subtle or ongoing rather than a single incident. This page helps you understand what counts as harassment under Australian law, how it's different from bullying or discrimination, and what your options are.
If what's happened to you is sexual in nature, we have a dedicated page on workplace sexual harassment that goes into more detail on that specific situation.
Questions people ask about workplace harassment
They overlap. Harassment is usually specific unwelcome conduct, sometimes tied to a protected attribute (which can also be discrimination). Bullying is more about a repeated pattern generally. If you're not sure which fits what's happened to you, just describe it, the label matters less than the facts.
No. Start the conversation with what you can recall now, dates, what was said or done, who else was around, and keep building a record as you go.
It depends on what's happened. An internal complaint is often the first step, but Fair Work Commission orders and Australian Human Rights Commission complaints are both real options depending on the conduct and any protected attribute involved. An adviser can help you pick the right path.
Your employer still has obligations to keep you safe from harassment at work, including from third parties like customers or clients, not just coworkers or managers.
Tell us what's happened
In your own words, whatever detail feels right for now.
Tell us what happened
Takes about two minutes. No long intake form, the detail comes later, once a real adviser is involved.