A lawyer has lost his unlawful dismissal case after being sacked for criticising a client of his firm - the ADF. He claimed unlawful dismissal and discrimination on the basis of expressing a political opinion. However, the Federal Court found…
Sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination are rife in Ambulance Victoria, according to a number of paramedics. The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission will investigate the allegations following reporting by The Age. Sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination rife in…
A Bondi barista working in a local cafe claims he was sacked because he is black. As a result, the owners of the cafe, the XS Espresso chain, have apologised to the worker, and committed to re-training staff. Bondi barista…
Workers have many questions about their coronavirus workplace rights, so we have compiled a list of the most commonly asked. If you believe you have experienced discrimination, or been treated unfairly, please get in contact with our employment law experts…
A worker coerced into dancing with a Kylie Minogue impersonator at a work event is suing his former employer. The man says the incident caused "nervous shock and psychological injury" and, as a result, he's claiming $800,000 compensation. Worker coerced…
A Sydney Water customer liaison officer has won her discrimination case against the utility company. The worker took action as a result of a controversial workplace safety poster she posed for. The New South Wales Anti-Discrimination Tribunal ruling the worker…
Deb Frecklington has been criticised after suggesting she would make a better Premier than Annastacia Palaszczuk because she has children and shops at Target. The state opposition leader made the extraordinary comments for a profile piece in News Corp's The…
Anyone thinking of donating to multi-millionaire Israel Folau should read the fine print first, according to social justice advocates. Despite his extreme wealth, Folau has set up a GoFundMe page to raise $3 million in donations to fund his unlawful…
Workplace discrimination is increasing, according to a new survey by recruiter Robert Walters. According to the research, 82 percent of professionals report sex discrimination in workplaces, up from 75 percent in 2012. Women are more likely to hold this view…
Do you know what you can or can't be asked during a job interview? Employers are limited to the sorts of questions they are allowed to ask you during a job interview. However, not many workers know what they are,…
