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Discrimination: no evidence worker posed safety risk
Employers who rely on the “unable to perform inherent requirements” or “compliance with WHS law” defences as reasons for not employing disabled people must be able to provide objective evidence to support those claims.
Age discrimination: avoid playing the numbers game
Let’s face it, no matter how good your policies are or how amazing your workplace culture is, it can take a single comment or slip of the tongue for an employee to have a case for discrimination.
Discrimination among pregnant and parent workers new report
The University of South Australia's study sheds light on the challenges and biases experienced in the workplace, urging for systemic changes to support workers during pregnancy and parenthood.
Lawyer humiliated by 'attractive' interviewers
A lawyer who claims he suffered sex discrimination during a job interview has demanded the 'attractive' interviewers write in red pen ‘I like men’ at least 10 times.
New Bill set to protect applicants in discrimination cases
Defending discrimination cases in court, including sexual harassment claims, could soon be a lot pricier for businesses.
Tackling Workplace bullying, harassment and discrimination
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Being asked to “get the coffees” wasn’t gender discrimination
In a recent workplace incident, a female worker claimed gender discrimination after being asked to "get the coffees" at a client workshop. Despite her allegations of past bullying and discomfort, the Fair Work Commission ruled that the request did not amount to discrimination.
Aldi rejected parental leave request, claims male manager
A senior manager at Aldi is claiming the supermarket chain discriminated against him on the ground of sex by denying him access to parental leave.