M. Michail Kaseris contre Rasier Pacific VOF

Michail Kaseris a demandé, en vertu de l'article 394 de la loi de 2009 sur le travail équitable (la loi), un recours en licenciement abusif. Le 29 août 2016, il a conclu un contrat de services avec Rasier Pacific VOF, qui…

Australia: Three charts on disability discrimination in the workplace

This article notes that the biggest form of discrimination in employment is discrimination against Australians with disabilities, which is higher than discrimination based on sex and race.  The authors found …

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Mhoney Pty Ltd Lawsuit (re underpaid immigrant worker in Australia)

Mr. Kazemi (Afghani Immigrant) was employed by Sunshine Fruit Market in Melbourne. Mr. Kazemi filed a complaint with the Fair Work Ombudsman (“FWO”) alleging that he was being underpaid. Mr. …

Australia: Mahajan v Burgess Rawson & Associates Pty Ltd [2017] FCCA 1560 (6 July 2017)

The plaintiff alleged that she was dismissed from employment because she exercised her right to take leave, because she was pregnant and/or because of her sex, and because she was …

Australia: Balemian v Mobilia Manufacturing Pty Ltd & Anor [2017] FCCA 743 

The Employee worked for over 21 years without any type of agreement.  The Employer refused to give the Employee the accrued leave because the Employer said the Employee was an …

Australia: Chalker v Murrays Australia Pty Ltd [2017] NSWCATAD 112

The Applicant alleged that the prospective employer violated anti-discrimination laws by not employing him due to his mental illness.  The prospective employer argued that the reason of not offering Applicant …

Australia: Employees vs. Independent Contractors

This publication helps to give an overview of employees and independent contactors under Australian employment law, as well as the distinction between the two.  It describes the various rights afforded …

Australia: The Limits of Australian Anti-Discrimination Law

This research report analyzes the interaction between anti-discrimination laws and the rise of identity politics.  This report illustrates how anti-discrimination laws impact other equality rights like freedom of speech and religion. …

Skin deep: should Australia consider name-blind resumes?

This article explains the growing phenomenon of resumes for employment opportunities submitted without the applicant’s name.  The reason for this is that there is a systemic or subconscious bias toward …

Australia: Willing to Work- National Inquiry into Employment Discrimination Against Older Australians and Australians with Disability – 2016

This is a report concerning the trend of discrimination of elderly Australian workers and Australian workers with disabilities. This report maintains that the right to work is a human right …

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