Discrimination is still against the law - Campaign

The Discrimination. It’s Still against the Law campaign
has been developed by the Workplace Rights Advocate and the
Equal Opportunity Commission Victoria to ensure that people
are aware of their equal opportunity rights at work.

Postcard campaign
The Workplace Rights Advocate and the Equal Opportunity
Commission Victoria have launched a postcard campaign to
ensure people are aware of their equal opportunity rights at work.

Recent federal changes to industrial relations have caused
confusion, and the Advocate and Commission are both concerned
that some people may believe that they can be sacked for no good
reason.

Victorian equal opportunity laws apply to all Victorian businesses,
regardless of their size. They prohibit employers from sacking
workers because of their sex, age, pregnancy, disability, parental
or carer status, just to name a few of the protected personal
characteristics.

Employers must treat their workers fairly and provide a
workplace that is free from discrimination and sexual
harassment.

The Discrimination. It’s Still against the Law campaign compromises
three postcards, each aimed at a different life stage. The cards,
which can be downloaded from this page, highlight whom a person
can contact if they believe their rights have been breached.

One of the key tasks of the Equal Opportunity Commission
Victoria Commission’s is to educate people about their equal
opportunity rights and responsibilities.

Part of charter of the Workplace Rights Advocate is to promote
fairness in the workplace.

Pregnancy and Work - Postcard (PDF 138Kb)
Information on Victoria's equal opportunity laws regarding
pregnancy and maternity leave.

Parents and Work - Postcard (PDF 157Kb)
Information on Victoria's equal opportunity laws regarding
parents and work.

Carers and Work - Postcard (PDF 134Kb)
Information on Victoria's equal opportunity laws regarding
working as a carer.