Employee loses discrimination appeal over pelvic 'scratching'
A court has upheld a finding that an employer didn't discriminate against an employee who claimed to have a rash that caused him to "unconsciously" scratch his pelvic region. » more »
Discrimination (227 items)
Employee wins $200k damages over 'humiliating' discrimination
An employee who was traumatised after featuring in a s-xually suggestive poster has successfully sought maximum damages from her employer and its workplace health advisor for discrimination and harassment. » more »
Webcast: Managing social media misconduct
Whether it's 'keyboard warriors', online bullying/harassment, #metoo allegations, disparaging remarks or political views, employees' social media activity can give employers plenty to be concerned about. Watch this webcast to understand how this area interacts with employers' legal rights and responsibilities. » more »
Fair Work Act to include greater sexual harassment protections
The Fair Work Act and Regulations will be amended to give employers more power to sack perpetrators of s-xual harassment. » more »
Employer "laughed" at mature-age job applicant; New dismissal rulings; and more
An employer has to compensate a 61-year-old construction worker after laughing at his job application and suggesting he wasn't physically up to the work. Also in this article, rulings on harassment, misconduct, adverse action; and Porter loses the IR Ministry. » more »
Manager withheld work from employee who refused s-xual advances
A manager withheld work from an employee because she rejected his s-xual advances, a commission has found in awarding her $51k in damages for harassment and discrimination. » more »
Racist comment breached "society standards"; New misconduct rulings; and more
It was "ludicrous" for an employee to argue a joke towards a colleague wasn't racist and didn't warrant dismissal, the Fair Work Commission has ruled in upholding his dismissal. Also in this article: new misconduct rulings, and more. » more »
Job offer withdrawal was 'extraordinary timing' but not adverse action
A 71-year-old prospective employee whose job offer was rescinded shortly after he disclosed his age to HR has failed to prove the employer took unlawful adverse action against him. » more »
Sacking after pelvic 'scratching' wasn't discrimination
An employee who was sacked after allegedly masturbating at work has failed to convince a commission that his employer discriminated against him for having a skin rash that caused him to "unconsciously" scratch his pelvic region. » more »
Worker who withheld information loses psych injury claim
An employer has successfully defended a psychological injury claim from an employee who deliberately misled it about his mental health issues. » more »
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