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Communication, not race, prompted performance plan
A former Nine Entertainment employee alleged bullying and racial discrimination, but the tribunal found no evidence, attributing the issues to communication problems instead.
Assaulted teacher wins fight in tribunal
Assault can occur in the workplace. Read on to find out about the circumstances in this case.
Queensland's positive duty expanded to "objectionable conduct"
New legislation in Queensland imposes a broad positive duty on employers to prevent not just harassment and discrimination, but also "objectionable conduct" in the workplace.
Fined: 'no joy with the role... due to your age mate'
The Federal Court has imposed fines on an employer and a labour-hire firm for taking adverse action against a 70-year old grader operator by refusing to employ him because of his age. The labour hire firm was fined more than twice as much as the employer.
Bullying allegations did not stand up – dismissal unfair
When a worker was sacked following multiple allegations of discrimination and bullying, she claimed unfair dismissal.
Implementing EEO in your business
Equal employment opportunity (EEO) legislation in Australia protects from discrimination in the workplace.
Can you force an employee to retire?
Can you force someone to retire if they have reached pension age? Read more about retirement here.
Conducting Sexual Harassment Investigations In The Workplace
Reassess your workplace’s sexual harassment investigation procedures in light of new "positive duty" laws. Learn essential strategies and compliance requirements from Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors.