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Being asked to “get the coffees” wasn’t gender discrimination
In a recent workplace incident, a female worker claimed gender discrimination after being asked to "get the coffees" at a client workshop. Despite her allegations of past bullying and discomfort, the Fair Work Commission ruled that the request did not amount to discrimination.
Aldi rejected parental leave request, claims male manager
A senior manager at Aldi is claiming the supermarket chain discriminated against him on the ground of sex by denying him access to parental leave.
Communication, not race, prompted performance plan
A former Nine Entertainment employee alleged bullying and racial discrimination, but the tribunal found no evidence, attributing the issues to communication problems instead.
Queensland's positive duty expanded to "objectionable conduct"
New legislation in Queensland imposes a broad positive duty on employers to prevent not just harassment and discrimination, but also "objectionable conduct" in the workplace.
Bullying allegations did not stand up – dismissal unfair
When a worker was sacked following multiple allegations of discrimination and bullying, she claimed unfair dismissal.
Sexual harassment at work: migrant women’s experience
A new report has revealed the extent of sexual harassment experienced by migrant women on temporary visas, adding to the picture of exploitation, wage theft and precarious employment in this vulnerable group.
Why it’s time to revisit your positive duty obligations
With new enforcement powers in place, passive compliance isn’t enough. This article outlines the key steps every employer must take to meet their legal obligation and avoid serious consequences.
Bullied for ‘fun’:tribunal blasts AusPost for ‘witch hunt’
A tribunal has criticised Australia Post’s internal investigation of a discrimination, harassment, and bullying complaint, finding many of the findings were not based in fact.