EMPLOYMENT LAW FOR EMPLOYEES
HAVE YOU BEEN THE VICTIM OF HARRASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION?
What’s the difference between harassment and discrimination?
If a person is excluded from a job because they are too old, that’s discrimination on the grounds of age. If someone at work graffitis an older employee's locker with words like ‘old idiot’, that behaviour is harassment.
What can we do for you?
Should you believe you are the victim of discrimination or harassment contact us.
Discriminatory conduct includes such things as not giving a person a job or promotion, dismissing them without cause, and refusing them flexible work arrangements that have been offered to others.
Some groups that may suffer discrimination may include:
- female employees;
- people who are gay or perceived to be;
- older employees;
- breastfeeding mothers;
- people with responsibilities outside work (e.g., carers).
In dealing with harassment, sexual harassment immediately springs to mind, and is most important.
However, harassment can be any form of unwanted behaviour that puts down, offends or intimidates another person. It usually occurs over a period of time, but in some cases a single act may be enough to amount to harassment and involve an employment lawyer.
If conduct toward you gets bad enough, it can come under the heading of bullying.
Here are some other pages you may find useful:
Have you been the victim of bullying at work?
What should be in your employment contract?
Are you sure of your leave and entitlements?
What do you understand by Fair Work and Modern Awards?
What are performance reviews? How do they work?
What is a grievance? Do you have a grievance at work?
Can you claim for unfair dismissal?
Can you claim for underpayment of wages?
