Discrimination law

Even in the most harmonious workplace, instances of discrimination, harassment and bullying can occur.  Recent legal cases demonstrate the substantial commercial risk faced by employers who fail to adequately deal with these ocurrences.
 
Anti-discrimination laws impose numerous restrictions on employment related decisions such as recruitment, promotion, transfer and termination. For employers, failure to understand and manage these issues can result in liability.
 
Our advice allows you to understand the various restrictions that anti-discrimination statutes impose on decision making in the context of employment. 
 
Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors can provide you with a range of high quality services in discrimination law, including:

• Representation before all relevant federal and state courts and tribunals in harassment and discrimination matters
• Advice to assist with managing harassment and discrimination in the workplace
• Assistance in implementing preventative measures such as policies and complaint procedures
• Assistance and training in complaint handling
• A range of on-site training packages for employees, managers and supervisors, and contact officers in harassment and discrimination
• Investigation of harassment and discrimination complaints in the workplace
• Preparation of high quality information informing clients of relevant legal developments.

Workplace Investigations
We can also assist clients to investigate discrimination complaints and to coach relevant staff on how to conduct an investigation. We run public and in-house training courses on Investigating Grievances.

Employers have legal obligations to their employees to ensure that the workplace is free from harassment and discrimination. It is vital that, as an employer, you have in place pro-active and responsive mechanisms to prevent and minimise discrimination and harassment in your workplace. 

For further information or advice on discrimination law, please contact us or call for a confidential discussion. We welcome your enquiry.

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