BUSN2038 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Ansett Australia, Qantas, Criminal Record
27 Nov 2018
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Understand the importance of the law as it relates to hrm [lo1] Identify the sources of legal obligations in employment law [4. 2] Define sexual harassment, and its hr implications [4. 4] Note: termination/dismissal [4. 5] is covered in a separate lecture. Equal employment opportunity (eeo): a situation in which employees have equal access to employment & its benefits. In order to do this, we can"t discriminate. Discriminate: make a distinction b/w individuals or groups so as to disadvantage some & advantage others. Discrimination is unlawful in relation to certain activities access to public education the provision of goods & services access to facilities & accommodation access to join clubs access to equal treatment in employment, eeo. Unlawful discrimination: workplace decisions about people made on criteria irrelevant to the reasonable performance of their work. Anti-discrimination legislation prohibits discrimination in all aspects of employment including: recruitment & selection terms & conditions of employment training & development promotion & transfer termination.
