Tag: discrimination

HR manager criticised for “knee-jerk” reaction to criminal record discovery

A tribunal recently found an employee had been discriminated against for her “irrelevant” criminal record. What can HR learn from this case about managing candidates and employees with a criminal history?

Recruiters twice as likely to hire candidates with English-sounding names, research shows

A recent report has revealed that candidates with non-English sounding names are less likely to receive a callback from a recruiter.

Three new protected attributes added to the Fair Work Act

As of December last year, employees who feel they’ve been discriminated against for their gender or intersex status, or for breastfeeding in the workplace, have more power for legal recourse.

Hijabs in the workplace: What you need to know, and how to respond

After France’s burkini ban backfired, questions about wearing hijabs and other religious symbols are flying. What do you need to know as an employer?