Factsheets
Employers have legal duties to treat employees fairly and protect them from health and safety risks. This means all workers have the right to a workplace that is free from bullying, harassment and discrimination. Despite legal protections, many workers still find themselves exposed to bullying, harassment and discrimination. Australian Unions is here to support and advise workers on these issues. In this section you will find information on:
Know My Rights: Changes to workplace discrimination
From 7th December 2022 all working Australians, across every industry, are more protected against discrimination from their employers.
Disciplinary meetings
A disciplinary meeting is when your employer requests a meeting to discuss allegations about your performance.
Workplace Discrimination
Workplace discrimination occurs when a person, or a group of people, is treated less favourably…
Know My Rights: Protection against sexual harassment
The top priority is to make sure you, or the person you are supporting, feels safe.
Workplace Bullying and Harassment
Bullying and harassment harms the physical and mental health of workers. It is a serious…
Workplace cleanliness and hygiene
Workplace health and safety information about managing the risk of COVID-19 and workplace cleanliness and hygiene