sexual harassment
Inappropriate gestures, kiss lead to suspension
A GP has been reprimanded after he grabbed and kissed a pharmacy worker against her will The Medical Board of Australia has issued a statement about Dr Nigel Farrier, who …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week in community pharmacy and the health sector more broadly, as restrictions tighten to help limit the spread of COVID-19 This week we looked at how …
Spotlight on sexual misconduct
How many Australian pharmacists receive sexual misconduct notifications, either by a colleague, employer or patient? Research led by Dr Marie Bismark, from the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health …
How to handle harassment at work
Retail workers including pharmacy assistants continue to be subjected to a significant amount of sexual harassment in the workplace – and the Guild expects “zero tolerance” by employers In response …
The week in review
Scope of practice was the key issue in pharmacy this week, with a new policy paper from the Guild and anger from doctors The Pharmacy Guild launched a new policy …
Harassment ‘boys in the pharmacy talking’
A British pharmacist has been suspended for nine months after he admitted inappropriate behaviour towards two colleagues The behaviour included stroking one woman’s leg and asking her if she would …