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Tackling Workplace bullying, harassment and discrimination
BUILDING A RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE
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.
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.
Why businesses should have an EEO policy
Explore why every business needs a clear EEO policy, and how it protects your people, strengthens culture, and reduces risk while supporting fair and lawful workplace decisions.
Can you retract a job offer after a medical examination?
Explore the risks, employee rights, and potential claims under the Fair Work Act and anti-discrimination laws.
Bullying allegations did not stand up – dismissal unfair
When a worker was sacked following multiple allegations of discrimination and bullying, she claimed unfair dismissal.
Is family favouritism grounds for dismissal or refusal to employ?
Understand the risks of managing workplace nepotism and learn how employers can approach recruitment, performance and dismissal decisions fairly and lawfully.