We Support Employees To Resolve Discrimination Complaints
Every employee should feel safe, inclusive, respected, and free from discrimination at work. Discrimination and sexual harassment is not something you should have to put up with in the workplace. Australian Workplace Discrimination Representatives offer a hassle-free experience when it comes to answering frequently asked questions about workplace discrimination and pursuing claims in Victoria and all other Australian states.
What is discrimination?
What is discriminatiion in the workplace and what are the signs to look for? Discrimination is the unlawful or less favorable treatment on basis of the below protected attributes.
- Race
- Sex
- Age
- Disability
- Sexual orientation
- Marital status
- Breastfeeding
- Employment activity
- Gender identity
- Industrial activity
- Lawful sexual activity
- Parental status or status as a carer
- Physical features
- Political belief or activity
- Pregnancy
- Religious belief or activity
- Criminal record
- Personal association (whether as a relative or otherwise) with a person who is identified by reference to any of the above attributes
How can we help you with your complaint? As Australia’s premier non-lawyer employee representatives, we give honest workplace advice, and put all our energy into getting the best outcome for you. We only represent employees not employers, so our firm does not have conflicts of interest. Call us today! We’d love to hear from you!
Workplace Discrimination Victoria & Australia
Australian Workplace Discrimination Representatives are experts in supporting employees who have fallen victim to workplace discrimination in Victoria and all other Australian states. We understand the complexities people are faced with given the different legislated Acts across each state, along with the Fair Work Act 2009 which can be a lot to digest. However, rest assured you are in good hands with our team who have successfully supported thousands of employees in successfully settling a workplace discrimination claim. Our Workplace Advisors will provide you with clarity and advise whether or not you have a case to claim discrimination against your employer.
Speak up and contact our team of workplace superheroes to fight for your rights! WiNning is in our DNA!
Get the Support With Your Discrimination Claim!
Ther are many options available to fight your discrimination claim, and belive it or not many have been successfull in reach a positive outcome. In some cases Fair Work have issued a ‘stop orders‘. Whether you are located in Victoria or any other Australin state Contact AWDR on 1800 333 666 to discuss your eligibility. Based in Melbourne, Victoria we offer confidential face to face or phone assessments to suit your specific requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Act in which you may be covered under will depend on the state in which you are employed but include the below.
- Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth)
- Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)
- Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)
- Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cth)
- Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Victoria)
- Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Queensland)
- Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (New South Wales)
- Anti-Discrimination Act 1998 (Tasmania)
- Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (Western Australia)
- Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (South Australia)
- Discrimination Act 1991 (Australian Capital Territory)
- Anti-Discrimination Act (Northern Territory)
- Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).
In general, discrimination is qualified by the poor treatment of employees, or the less favourable treatment of an employee because of their race, colour, gender, national background, and disability, just to name a few.
If you are unsure whether you have been a victim of discrimination at work you should contact Australian Workplace Discrimination Representatives for the best support, advice, and guidance.
Sex / Gender Discrimination: It is illegal for your employer or other employees to discriminate against sex and gender. For example, and employer cannot give some a job because they are female and/or pregnant. On other instances, an employer cannot discriminate against your parental status or responsibilities.
Age Discrimination: An example of age discrimination could be your employer asking that you retire because you are “too old”, or not offering you a job because they deem you are too old. Employees are protected against age discrimination. It can even be grounds for unfair dismissal if you have been forced to resign or retire due to your age. You are entitled to justice! Don’t stand for age discrimination!
Racial Discrimination: An example of racial discrimination is being bullied because of your nationality or being subject to degrading racial slurs because of your race or nationality, just to name a couple. Australia has strong Anti-discrimination laws protecting you from racism and race discrimination.
Physical Features Discrimination: Teasing or commenting on someone’s appearance or certain physical attributes is discrimination. It’s bullying and not acceptable! If you have fallen victim to discrimination because of your physical features and your employer has done nothing to support you, you should get in touch with our team today! If you have been unfairly dismissed because of your physical features, you need to act quick as you only have 21 days to lodge an application with the Fair Work Commission from the date you were dismissed.
Victoria has a state based Equal Opportunities Act which has been in place since 1997, with the most recent Act being the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. The aim of the act is to stop discrimination, sexual harassment, and victimisation to employees based on individual attributes in certain areas of public life. The implementation of the Equal Opportunity Act makes it unlawful to discriminate against race, gender, pregnancy, and disability, just to name a few.
The Equal opportunity Act 2010 encourages the fundamental human rights around equal opportunities. The rights include being free from discrimination and sexual harassment, and the supporting of such protections under the Act.
If you have been a victim of discrimination or sexual harassment in the workplace, get in touch with AWDR for a free assessment.
No Win! No Pay!
Offering No Win, No Pay solutions to you providing you with the best outcome for your workplace discrimination claim. You can rest easy knowing you’re in good hands! With us you don’t have the financial stress that’s often associated when engaging so called ‘high end lawyers’ with exorbitant costs. AWDR strives to reduce the stress associated with putting forward a claim against your employer.
Do You Require Support with your discrimination claim?
As challenging as it can be, don’t sit idle. Pursue your workplace complaint with AWDR through our confidential service. We are the superhero you need in settling your matter. Winning is in our DNA! Call today!
Other Services
Unfair Dismissal
Learn about unfair dismissal including the support options you have available to make a claim.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment is not always physical, it can be verbal too. Talk to our team about pursuing you claim against your employer.
General Protections
General Protections Provisions protect certain persons, including employees and prospective employees
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