As an employee within Australia, you have some important employee rights that protect you at work. What does this mean for you? These rights protect you from discrimination, bullying, harassment and other issues within the workplace. By understanding them and knowing when an employer is … [Read more...] about 8 Employee Rights – Things You Must Know
Worried that you will be discriminated against in the Workplace because of your past criminal record?
An IT specialist applied for a job at a data processing company. During his interview, he had asked if he needed to pass a criminal record check or if he were required to acquire a security clearance. The interviewer assured him that a criminal record check and security clearance were not conditions … [Read more...] about Worried that you will be discriminated against in the Workplace because of your past criminal record?
Obese Security Officer Not Discriminated Against – Case Analysis from Workplace Lawyers in Perth
Employees who experience discrimination due to a disability should consult employment discrimination lawyers. An employee is discriminated against when he or she is treated unfavourably than others at the workplace. An employee may also experience discrimination or an adverse action because they … [Read more...] about Obese Security Officer Not Discriminated Against – Case Analysis from Workplace Lawyers in Perth
Discriminated at Work Because of a Disability? Get Help from a Discrimination Lawyer
The case of Shizas v Commissioner of Police [2017] FCA 61, involved a lawyer previously working for the Australian Taxation Office who dreamt of being a police officer. He applied to join the Australian Federal Police in 2002 but he failed as he did not have an unrestricted driver’s license. He … [Read more...] about Discriminated at Work Because of a Disability? Get Help from a Discrimination Lawyer
FWC Orders Compensation for Employee over ‘Surprising’ Dismissal : Lessons from bullying and harassment lawyers
The recent case of Steven Biffin v XL Express Pty Ltd T/A XL Express [2017] FWC 3702 highlighted a number of issues of substance and procedure in validly dismissing an employee. This case shows how unsubstantiated allegations of bullying against an employee can result in the dismissal being deemed … [Read more...] about FWC Orders Compensation for Employee over ‘Surprising’ Dismissal : Lessons from bullying and harassment lawyers
Racial discrimination Under the Fair Work Act 2009 By Our Discrimination Lawyers
One of the general protections provided for in the Fair Work Act 2009 is protection from discrimination in the workplace. Under the Act an employer cannot take adverse action, be it dismissing the employee or otherwise, against an employee or a prospective employee, on the basis of several listed … [Read more...] about Racial discrimination Under the Fair Work Act 2009 By Our Discrimination Lawyers