Employees in all industries have the right to a safe working environment, free from discrimination based on age, gender, ethnicity, marital status etc.
It is unlawful for an employer to take adverse action against an employee on the basis of any of these attributes.
If you have been subjected to any type of discrimination at work you will generally feel inclined to make an internal complaint to Human Resources or continue to endure the unlawful discrimination.
Your Rights under the Fair Work Act 2009(Cth) and the Equal Opportunity Act 2010(Vic). It is unlawful for your employer to dismiss you because you have raised concerns that you are not receiving all, or part of your employment entitlements such as superannuation.
It may be unlawful for your employer to dismiss you because you need to take a period of sick leave.
Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic), Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth). It is unlawful to terminate a female worker’s employment because she is on maternity leave.
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