Discrimination
Legal Advice on Workplace Discrimination & Employment Rights
Workplace discrimination can affect employees and prospective employees at different stages of the employment relationship. Understanding the legal protections and obligations that apply to your circumstances is important when a workplace concern arises.
At Fidus Legal, we assist clients with employment law matters relating to discrimination and workplace rights. Our team can discuss your concerns and explain the legal considerations relevant to your situation
Legal Advice on Workplace Discrimination & Employment Rights
Workplace discrimination can affect employees and prospective employees at different stages of the employment relationship. Understanding the legal protections and obligations that apply to your circumstances is important when a workplace concern arises.
At Fidus Legal, we assist clients with employment law matters relating to discrimination and workplace rights. Our team can discuss your concerns and explain the legal considerations relevant to your situation
What Is Workplace Discrimination?
Under the Fair Work Act, it is unlawful for an employer to take adverse action against an
employee or prospective employee for discriminatory reasons connected to a protected attribute.
Protected attributes under the Fair Work Act include matters such as:
• Race and colour.
• Sex and sexual orientation.
• Age.
• Disability.
• Pregnancy.
• Religion.
• Gender identity.
• Marital status.
• Family or carer’s responsibilities.
• Other protected attributes listed in the legislation.
Workplace Discrimination Legal Services
Fidus Legal can discuss legal assistance relating to:
• Workplace discrimination concerns.
• Adverse action and employment rights.
• Discrimination during recruitment or employment.
• Reviewing employment-related communications and documents.
• Legal options for addressing workplace discrimination.
• Related employment dispute and complaint matters.
Discrimination & Adverse Action
Adverse action may include dismissing an employee, disadvantaging their employment, treating employees differently, or refusing to employ a prospective employee for a prohibited reason.
The Fair Work Act also protects certain workplace rights, and the applicable legal pathway depends on the nature of the conduct and circumstances.
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