Full bench overrules rejection of unlawful termination claim
An employee who alleges he was dismissed on the basis of seven proscribed reasons has been cleared, on appeal, to pursue his unlawful termination claim. » more »
Discrimination (240 items)
Appeal over 'non-explicit' s-xual harassment fails
A company has failed to prove it wasn't liable for s-xually harassing a worker, after an appeal court found it "literally made [her] the poster-woman for s-xual self-lubrication". » more »
Employer can target women in job ads; Tailoring tech to employees' workstyles
An employer is allowed to target its job ads at women after convincing a tribunal its diversity initiatives aren't producing results fast enough. Also in this article, six 'workplace personas' and their technology preferences. » more »
Stand down after bullying complaint wasn't discrimination
An employer has defended standing down a worker soon after she complained about bullying, based on a selection process that took into account numerous performance issues. » more »
Denying single parent part-time hours was not discrimination
An employee who applied for a full-time job then requested part-time hours has failed to prove her employer's refusal amounted to discrimination on the basis of her parenting responsibilities. » more »
Q&A: What does the Respect at Work Bill mean for HR?
HR professionals are being urged to take action early rather than wait to prepare their organisations for proposed workplace s-xual harassment and discrimination changes. » more »
Legal steps help prevent target-based discrimination claims
The safest course for employers that want to improve their workplace gender diversity while complying with discrimination legislation is to obtain an exemption for their hiring practices, a lawyer says. » more »
Gender diversity practices criticised in discrimination, corruption claims
New discrimination claims and investigations have highlighted legal risks that can arise with some workplace gender diversity practices. » more »
Employee had "flawed perception" of HR manager's bullying response
An employer's refusal to let an injured employee return to full-time duties, and its subsequent response to her bullying and discrimination complaints, were reasonable actions, a commission has ruled. » more »
'Stop s-xual harassment' orders proposed in new bill
Workplace s-xual harassment legislation introduced to Parliament today will amend the Fair Work Act's anti-bullying jurisdiction so the Fair Work Commission can make 'stop s-xual harassment' orders. » more »
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