Discrimination at work causes significant distress for
employees. If you have been discriminated against, you are likely
wondering; should I lodge a discrimination claim and what legal
avenues and remedies are available to me?
Simply put, there are several types of claims you can pursue.
However, navigating these claims and determining your prospects of
success can be complex.
Discriminated employees commonly pursue a general protections
application. While this is not the only avenue available, general
protections applications are a very common option for workers.
General protections applications are commonly referred to
"adverse action" claims. They arise under the Fair Work Act which prohibits employers from
treating an employee adversely "because" of a
proscribed reason, including their gender, race, ethnicity, gender,
sexual orientation and religion.
