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Think Twice Before Confessing (Twice)

November 2023
Region: Asia Pacific
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Australian Federal Court Awards Highest Sum of General Damages for Sexual Harassment Claim Under the Sex Discrimination Act


The Federal Court has put employers on notice about the potential consequences for failing to comply with their positive duty by awarding the highest amount of general damages in a sexual discrimination claim under the Sex Discrimination Act.

In this article, our Labour & Employment team explore the landmark decision of Taylor v August and Pemberton Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 1313 and its implications for employers.