As sad as it is, almost one in five Australians has reported experiencing employment discrimination at some point in their lives. This is why it’s no surprise that there’s such a high demand for employment discrimination lawyers in Australia today.
While there are laws that protect workers from discrimination under the Australian Human Rights Commission, a lot of employees still experience being discriminated against at work for their race, colour, gender or just about any other factor. So what exactly are the signs of employment discrimination?
There are obvious signs of unfair treatment.
You work harder than anyone else, and you have the numbers to prove it. But you’ve always been ignored for promotions, not even recognised for your hard work and just treated to a different standard than others. This could be a sign of unfair treatment, especially if it’s been happening for quite a while. If you’ve been trying to raise this concern to higher management without any real attention given to you, then you could consider talking to a lawyer who can give you the best solution to the problem.
Your current pay does not match your contributions.
Paying an employee less than others with the same workload is an obvious sign of employment discrimination. The sad truth is, this is happening a lot around the country, and a lot of honest and hardworking employees are suffering silently from it. Unequal pay can be a result of different factors, so it’s very important to know your rights based on the law. This is why it’s always a smart move to consult a lawyer who can do some more research about your situation to determine the reason you’re being paid less than others. A lawyer can also give you advice on what you can do to get the pay that you deserve for the work that you’re giving.
You are the recipient of derogatory statements.
Working in a toxic environment that doesn’t respect you can really affect your mental health. Unfortunately, a lot of employees suffer from offensive or derogatory comments because of their age, race, gender and religion. While some people would dismiss their statements as a joke, you need to remember that you have every right to report any of these statements if you feel that they’re a discrimination towards you in any way. You can even take these matters to a lawyer who can help you determine the right steps to take to protect your rights.
Finally, changing your workload abruptly and without reasonable justification can be a sign of employment discrimination. For instance, if you’ve been put on night shift for a full month while your other workmates are doing rotations, you have every right to question this sudden change of schedule, especially if there’s no real need for it.
If you’re experiencing any of these forms of employment discrimination or you feel like you’re being discriminated in any way in your workplace, get in touch with our team, and we’d be more than glad to help you.
