Posts tagged "discrimination"

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced action against a Crust franchisee, alleging it paid international workers less than Australian colleagues.

A Perth-based restaurant has been taken to court by the fair work ombudsman over allegations that it discriminated against a pregnant worker.

An employee who showed a keen interest in conspiracy theories has been awarded $20,000 after the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal found her employer unlawfully discriminated against her.

When Jennie first started investing in cryptocurrency she joined social media groups — but quickly came to realise in many crypto spaces it’s still 1955.

Despite age-related discrimination being prohibited by law, many employers hire younger applicants because of unfounded myths about age and productivity.

Education Minister Simon Birmingham encourages families to shop around for cheap childcare, so many workers have to cut rates to attract families.

Some of Australia’s largest VC firms have committed to a 'Model Code of Conduct', taking a stand against sexual harassment and discrimination in startups.

In August, Google employee James Damore published a 3300-word ‘manifesto’ about women in tech, suggesting they are underrepresented due to b…

The need for businesses to act swiftly on allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination — and in fact, prevent such behaviour from …

The modern business is pretty savvy when it comes to minimising the risks ahead of the annual end-of-year party.

Much care is given to b…

By Simon Darcy, University of Technology Sydney and Tracy Taylor, University of Technology Sydney

Only 53% of Australians with disabilit…

By Justine Irving, University of South Australia

Almost a third of Australians perceived some form of age-related discrimination while e…