Emirates Airlines forced a flight attendant onto a diet for being "too heavy" and monitored her weight for three years. The program involved putting Duyga Karaman on a diet in addition to having her body size monitored, including regular random…
Grace Tame has called the appointment of a former Liberal candidate as Human Rights Commissioner "a grave mistake". The Australian of the Year joins a growing number of people who have criticised the appointment of Lorraine Finlay. Finlay is a…
Hundreds of workers in Gold Coast cafes, take away stores and restaurants have been underpaid a total of $215,000. The Fair Work Ombudsman discovered the wage theft during surprise audits of 50 "cheap eats" outlets in the area. To connect…
Business Council of Australia boss Jennifer Westacott wants paid domestic violence leave to become a universal human right. She made the call during her address to the first day of the National Summit on Women's Safety. Westacott said poor support…
Queensland's vilification law is under review, following complaints from concerned multicultural community groups. The law is contained in the state's Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, and a Parliamentary inquiry will consider if it is operating effectively. Specifically, if the legislation is suitable…
A "Little Cupcakes' store has been penalised $50,000 for ripping off 35 workers. The Federal Circuit Court described the underpayments as "deliberate, sustained, serious breaches" and as a result, vulnerable workers were exploited. To connect with us, please follow us…
South Australian Premier Steven Marshall wants the right of religious schools to discriminate against LGBTQ staff and students banned. Currently, religious schools can lawfully sack or refuse to hire staff and expel students based on their sexuality. To connect with…
A supermarket worker who took an overseas holiday despite being refused annual leave has won her unfair dismissal claim. The case is a warning to employers about their obligations to workers when it comes to allowing leave. To connect with…
A senior manager at a Sydney-based creative company claims she was sacked for reporting sexual harassment. The worker told her story to news.com.au to warn others about the warning signs of a serial perpetrator in the workplace. To connect with us,…
BlueScope Steel has been given the green light to discriminate on the basis of sex. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal granted the exemption to help BlueScope address a gender imbalance in its workforce. However, the exemption application didn't have…
