A transgender man has told a NSW parliamentary inquiry that trans people "deserve the dignity of being known". He was the only trans person to appear at the inquiry, which is examining Mark Latham's proposed bill to ban the promotion…
Pregnant workers are entitled to move to a safe job if it isn't safe for them to do their usual job. And if a safe job cannot be found, the worker is then entitled to take either paid or unpaid…
A childcare worker sacked for refusing to have a flu vaccination has lost her unfair dismissal claim. The Fair Work Commission found the employer had a valid reason to sack the worker because she refused to follow a reasonable and…
A transgender student will be allowed to stay at private boys' school after announcing she now identifies as female. The school says it supports her decision to come out to her classmates and also to the wider school community. It…
A Sydney Trains worker has been sacked for posting a racist and sexist video on TikTok. The video shows himself repeatedly swearing at his Asian workmate, calling her a "sl*t" and a "wh*re". The worker used the hashtag "#AsianWomen" on…
A cleaner claims the Ipswich City Council sacked him for making a complaint against co-workers for bullying and homophobic harassment. The Council told him his services were "no longer required" just two weeks after he reported the alleged abuse. To…
Zip Co is one of the first companies in Australia to offer paid leave for miscarriages. The buy-now-pay-later business is offering two weeks of leave following the loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks. To connect with us, please follow…
An aged care worker sacked for refusing a flu jab has lost her unfair dismissal claim. The Fair Work Commission described the nursing home's vaccination requirement as "prudent and reasonable". It's the second time the Commission has found an employer…
A Qantas pilot facing the sack for turning 65 claims the airline is unlawfully discriminating against him based on age. He has filed a complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission. This week, the Federal Court imposed a temporary injunction…
Sexual harassment is an 'open secret' in Victoria's legal profession, according to a damning new report. The Review of Sexual Harassment in Victorian Courts found many of the state's top barristers, lawyers and judicial officers perpetuate harassment. To connect with…
