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Employers11 February 2015Webpage
Good practice guidelines for internal complaint processes
Good practice guidelines for internal complaint processes PDF (676 KB) Good practice guidelines for internal complaint processes Word (124 KB) Why have an internal complaint process? Addressing employee complaints about discrimination and harassment quickly and fairly is good for business because it can: identify ways to improve workplace practices and policies improve staff morale,… -
Employers18 February 2015Quick Guide
Racism
Employers have a legal responsibility to take all reasonable steps to prevent racial discrimination. Find out more in this quick guide. -
Employers16 March 2015Project
Good practice, good business
Free employer resources to promote diversity and prevent workplace discrimination -
Employers18 February 2015Quick Guide
Parental Leave
Get a quick guide on various human rights topics, offering concise and informative overviews. -
Employers13 February 2015Quick Guide
Carers
Caring responsibilities can include caring for young children, for children or adults with disabilities, mental illness, chronic illness, or for older people. Many employees will have caring responsibilities at different times in their lives. Employers have an obligation to avoid discrimination against carers in some circumstances. Under the Sex Discrimination Act, it is against the law for … -
Employers18 February 2015Quick Guide
Disability Discrimination in the workplace
Explore the Australian Human Rights Commission’s guide to disability discrimination laws, covering protections, reasonable adjustments, and positive discrimination. -
Employers18 February 2015Quick Guide
Indirect Discrimination
Indirect discrimination occurs when a seemingly neutral rule or policy disproportionately affects people with specific attributes (e.g. sex, disability). It’s unlawful if based on protected characteristics. -
Employers18 February 2015Quick Guide
Positive Discrimination
Understanding Positive Discrimination, legal measures promoting equality. Learn about special measures to promote equality based on age, sex, race or disability. -
Employers13 February 2015Quick Guide
Bullying
Learn about workplace bullying, legal protections, and employer liability under anti-discrimination laws and the Fair Work Act. -
Employers19 February 2015Quick Guide
Sex Discrimination
Sex discrimination explained: unequal treatment based on sex, legal protections, and employer obligations.