CLAW3207 : Employment Law in Australia

• School: University of Sydney
• Department: Business Law
• Course: CLAW3207
• Professor: All

Document Summary

Any practice which makes distinctions between individuals or groups so as to disadvantage some and advantage others, and may be either direct or indirect. Harassment: unwelcome conduct that a reasonable person would expect to offend, humiliate or intimidate, creation of a hostile work environment, accompanied by an employment threat or benefit. Bullying: repeated, unreasonable behaviour directed towards a worker or group of workers, that creates a risk to health and safety. Issues: having a complaints management policy and not having any complaints does not mean there is no issues. Responsibilities of employers: there exists vicarious liability for employers for the actions of their employees, to take reasonable steps to prevent above. Sources of legislation: work health & safety act 2011 (nsw, fair work act 2009 (cth, anti-discrimination act 1977 (nsw, disability discrimination act 1992 (cth, racial discrimination act 1975 (cth, age discrimination act 2004 (cth) Other sources of law: workplace/enterprise agreement, workplace policies, contract of employment, letters emails social media.