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Employers can be vicariously liable for misconduct when training falls short
Case
Loquias v The Star Entertainment Group and John Dwyer (2026)
Ms Loquias, a casino games dealer employed by The Star Entertainment Group (The Star), was sexually harassed over several months by a co-worker, Mr Dwyer. The sexual harassment took place both in the workplace and also at an external social function. The nature of the sexual harassment included inappropriate comments about Ms Loquias’ body.
Ms Ms Loquias commenced proceedings under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) (AD Act) against both Mr Dwyer and The Star.
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