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15-04-08 Commission releases human rights report card
The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission today released its first report on the operation of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities.
03-04-08 Letter to the Editor of The Australian - Sexual harassment
For every high profile sexual harassment or discrimination case, hundreds are resolved quietly at conciliation. This confidential process brings both groups together to negotiate an agreed outcome, which for many women is not money; it’s an apology for the humiliation she suffered when the boss grabbed her breast, or the reinstatement of the position that was conveniently ‘restructured’ while she was on maternity leave.
31-03-31 More protection for employees with Equal Opportunity Act Amendment
From March 31 it would be against the law for employers to discriminate against an employee for requesting information or expressing concern about their employment entitlements such as rates of pay, overtime or annual leave.
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