An employee who was fired for sending an anti-Muslim email at work has been awarded almost $29,000 in compensation, after the Fair Work Commission found his termination was harsh and unreasonable. » more »
An employer's response to an Indigenous worker's complaint about racially offensive remarks was reasonable, the Federal Circuit Court of Australia has ruled in dismissing a discrimination claim. » more »
Many male-dominated organisations believe they are meritocracies, when this is patently not true, says Diana Ryall, CEO and founder of Xplore for Success, and former Apple Australia managing director. » more »
A national review has recommended stronger laws to prevent discrimination against pregnant employees and parents, while also highlighting some leading practices by employers in relation to parental leave and pregnancy. » more »
Employers now face a much bigger threat of six-figure payouts for workplace s-xual harassment, after a landmark Federal Court decision. » more »
Gender transition is an "enormously confronting" issue, but a supportive work environment can literally mean the difference between life or death for employees who are going through - or contemplating - the process, according to Captain Cate McGregor. » more »
New federal government incentives for employing older workers are an improvement on past initiatives, but organisations need to work on their own retention and recruitment processes to take full advantage of the scheme, according to experts. » more »
Proposed changes to the Racial Discrimination Act could encourage workers to seek out more complex and expensive legal avenues to address prejudice in the workplace, says the Diversity Council of Australia. » more »
Can you confidently tackle mental illness challenges in the workplace? Watch this webcast to understand the legislative framework, and how to manage psych claims, provide appropriate support and reduce stigma. » more »
Employers are not expected to be "mind readers" about the workplace adjustments required by workers with disability, a tribunal has noted in dismissing a disability discrimination claim. » more »
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