does an employer have to disclose if a employee has committed a serious sexual crime?

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Does an employer have to disclose that an employee has committed a serious sexual crime? I've just found out that one of my colleagues went to jail, convicted of assault with intent to rape and aggravated burglary. This was a extremely premeditated, disturbing and obsessive crime.. and he is brother of my boss. I've been told by someone that doesn't work there anymore and has shown me solid proof. Some of the women in the office have commented that he is staring at them and creeping them out and now I'm starting to stress as i know I'm the only employee who knows this information and feel stuck as I feel the other ladies have a right to know so they can be mindful. 
Does an employer need to disclose something like this?
I feel like it's not my business to say anything but I'm also torn because, especially considering the circumstances surrounding the crime, I wouldn't want something to happen to someone else.
What should I do? I think I'm going to quit soon anyway but still feeling so torn on whether I should make the other ladies aware.
Edit - we have no HR or similar, it's a small business and I don't believe a HR role is mandatory in Australia. This is my bosses brother, I have no higher ups I can go to about this.

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I would make it known to my coworkers and quit. Once you commit that type of heinous crime, it should not be possible for it to happen again. If I can be a part of preventing that, I will. Those women should be given at least the options to better protect themselves or quit, if they deem that the best option for their safety.

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I'd say to tell them, at least one that would tell the rest. 
I think we have to protect each other in a world that doesn't protect us. Although I think most of us see men as a threat, they'll probably be more vigilant if they know he has a violent past.

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No they are not require to disclose amd it is not your place to either. As the other comment suggested, if someone mentions feeling uncomfortable then recommend they file a complaint with HR.

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See if you do tell the people you work with about his record he could sue you. He could sue you destroy your reputation where no other company would ever want to have you work for them. Your best option would be to sit down with your boss and actually talk about the situation be smart not dumb.

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No,an employer does not have the right to disclose personal information to employees,unless he's a registered sex offender. Whoever the employee is that's telling everyone better be careful she could get fired..

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I would tell them for sure!!! Just so that they can be more aware of the possible dangers

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No, I don’t believe they do. If you are concerned, encourage them to file a complaint to HR.

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If you say anything you can be sued for sure. He does not have legally disclosed that unless he is a sex offender and you can search that yourself

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I’m not sure about the company’s obligations, but I would absolutely anonymously tell the females that work there and supply any proof I had so they take it seriously. That is “need to know” type of information.

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No they don’t have to. I went to set a friend up with a coworker. To my shock, she googled him before their date and he was actually a sex offender. Turns out he had a sexual relationship with a minor. He was a soccer coach in his early 20s and she was in high school and played on the team.
This guy went on to marry another coworker. His mom was also high up in the company.

does an employer have to disclose if a employee has committed a serious sexual crime?

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