Are there any laws that protect us against discrimination?

The laws protecting diversity in the workplace in Queensland and New South Wales include:

• the Age Discrimination Act 2004;
• the Disability Discrimination Act 1992;
• the Racial Discrimination Act 1975;
• the Sex Discrimination Act 1984;
• the Fair Work Act 2009;
• the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW); and.

What happens if you break the Anti-Discrimination Act?

A breach of this policy or of the anti-discrimination laws may result (among other things) in one or more of the following: disciplinary action against the offender. legal proceedings against the offender. legal proceedings against the employer of the offender.

What are the protected grounds of discrimination?

Grounds checklist Race. Sex. Marital, domestic or relationship status. Pregnancy or potential pregnancy.

What are the consequences of discrimination?

There are a number of physical and mental health effects open_in_new related to discrimination, including increased stress, depression, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, and mortality.

What is not unlawful discrimination?

What is not considered unlawful discrimination? Some different treatment such as general performance management may not be an unlawful discrimination issue. In terms of the FW Act, an action is only considered adverse action if it occurs due to one or more of the above attributes (race, sex, age, disability, etc).

What are the consequences to discrimination?

Effects are not limited to physical but also mental effects on the employee include depression, developing anxiety disorders, loss of self control leading to the employee becoming hostile or even attempting suicide. Perceived discrimination has effects on both the employee and the work environment.

What are the 7 grounds of discrimination?

These grounds are:

• Gender.
• Civil status.
• Family status.
• Sexual orientation.
• Religion.
• Age (does not apply to a person under 18)
• Disability.
• Race.

What are the consequences of unlawful discrimination?

Under the FW Act, there are a number of remedies and penalties for adverse action on discriminatory grounds. The maximum penalty for contravention of the unlawful discrimination protections is $66,600 per contravention for a corporation, and $13,320 per contravention for an individual.

What are the 3 types of harassment?

Here are three types of workplace harassment, examples, and solutions to help you educate your employees for preventing workplace harassment.

• Verbal/Written.
• Physical.
• Visual.

How do I complain about discrimination at work?

If your complaint is about ending employment including unfair dismissal, unlawful termination or general protections, or about bullying, harassment or discrimination at work, you should contact the Fair Work Commission on 1300 799 675.

What can be done to eliminate workplace discrimination?

5 Ways to Reduce Discrimination In Your Workplace

• Documentation and Treating All Employees the Same.
• Have the Person who Hired the Employee Fire the Employee.
• Training.
• Company Policies.
• When Hiring, Stick to Job Requirements.

What are the laws on discrimination in employment?

An employer may not base assignment and promotion decisions on stereotypes and assumptions about a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

What makes it illegal to discriminate on the basis of sex?

This law makes it illegal to discriminate against someone on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. The law also makes it illegal to retaliate against a person because the person complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit.

Is it illegal to discriminate on the basis of race?

The laws enforced by EEOC makes it unlawful for Federal agencies to discriminate against employees and job applicants on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or age.

Are there any federal laws against age discrimination?

The ADEA prohibits age discrimination in all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, firing, compensation, job assignments, shift assignments, discipline, and promotions. A separate law, the Older Workers Benefits Protection Act (OWBPA), protects employees over the age of 40 from discrimination in benefits.