Employer vicariously liable for discrimination after worker's complaint
An employer has been found vicariously liable for the discrimination an employee suffered after complaining about being assaulted by a colleague. » more »
Discrimination (212 items)
$18k fines for adverse action against pregnant employee
An employer and director that blocked an employee's return to work after the birth of her child have been ordered to pay thousands in pecuniary penalties and compensation. » more »
Conflicting reports plus COVID-19 lockdowns warrant dismissal injunction
A court has ordered an employer not to sack an injured worker while his disability discrimination claim is in train, after accepting COVID-19 lockdowns played a role in his conflicting medical evidence and late injunction application. » more »
Qantas investigated over COVID-19 suspension; FWC proposes broad award changes
Qantas is facing an investigation into whether it engaged in discriminatory conduct when it stood down a worker who raised concerns about COVID-19. And the Fair Work Commission is proposing to add pandemic leave and other provisions into a number of awards. » more »
"Fatigue" stifling workplace gender equality
More than a century after the first International Women's Day, employers still have a mixed response to workplace gender equality, but it's not the time for complacency. » more »
No proof employer digitally lightened employee's photo
An employee who accused his employer of digitally altering a corporate headshot to lighten his skin tone has failed to substantiate claims of discrimination. » more »
Pregnant employee's redundancy the "very definition of unfair"
An employer's "abject failure" to consult with a pregnant employee prior to making her role redundant rendered its decision harsh and unjust, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. » more »
Coronavirus outbreak: Employers' obligations explained
Employers have a duty to maintain a safe place of work, but must be careful not to breach discrimination protections in their responses to the coronavirus outbreak, a lawyer says. » more »
Psychological disability discrimination claim passes first hurdle
A tribunal has agreed to hear a discrimination claim by an employee who alleges she had to pay $5000 for her own medical assessment because her employer had misgivings about her mental health. » more »
Future bullying risks require careful consideration; 74-year-old worker reinstated
The Fair Work Commission full bench has stressed the importance of not jumping to conclusions about future bullying risks involving absent workers; and an employer has been ordered to reinstate an employee sacked due to his age. » more »
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