The government says the COVID-19 vaccine will be voluntary, so can an employer force an employee to have one? The short answer is, yes, in many cases, according to employment lawyer Stephen Dryley-Collins from Worker Law. "It could be grounds…
'9 to 5', the smash hit comedy film that premiered 40-years ago this week, is sadly still relevant today, expert say. The film tells the story of three women forced to put up with a sexist, egotistical, misogynistic and chauvinistic…
A high profile amputee has shared an awful story about the way she was treated at a Brisbane café. Despite the cruel behaviour of staff, experts say the incident doesn't amount to unlawful impairment discrimination. Hesitant to tell story Former…
A Christian couple is suing a foster care agency for religious discrimination after it rejected their application based on their beliefs. Byron and Keira Hordyk believe that homosexuality is a sin that people can "overcome". The foster agency told the…
The National School Chaplaincy Program continues to discriminate against non-Christians, according to Reason Party leader, Fiona Patten. Patten accuses the Victorian government of "turning a blind eye" to blatant religious discrimination which excludes non-believers from acting as counsellors. The Victorian…
JobMaker will encourage employers to discriminate against older workers, according to unions. It has also been revealed that employers currently placing job ads excluding older workers may be protected from discrimination laws. JobMaker will encourage employers to discriminate JobMaker provides…
Two veteran flight attendants dumped for younger blondes claim United Airlines discriminated against them on the basis of age. Both flight crew are over the age of 39 and are suing the airline in a Californian court, reports USA Today. They…
Can you be refused a job because of your tattoos? The simple answer is - yes, according to discrimination law experts. In most states, anti-discrimination legislation does not offer protection for physical features, including tattoos and piercings. However, if a…
Musician JamarzOnMarz is calling on the NSW government to change school uniform policies that discriminate against natural Afro hairstyles. JamarzOnMarz, who's real name is James Emmanuel, has launched a petition to present to the state's Education Minister. Musician says school…
An investigation has found the University of Adelaide's vice-chancellor Peter Rathjen sexually harassed two staff at a university event. As a result, some students are seeking to have his signature removed from their degree certificates. University vice-chancellor found to have…