Anti-Discrimination
Discrimination, harassment and bullying can be destructive in the workplace. The Maddocks team is well versed in identifying opportunities for our clients to improve practices that prevent all forms of discrimination.
Our Anti-Discrimination Expertise
At Maddocks, our anti-discrimination work focuses on supporting public and private sector organisations with navigating anti-discrimination laws and the ways discrimination can inadvertently damage a company’s reputation, recruitment and appeal as an employer.
We provide legal and business support to a variety of employers to address discrimination, from inadequate policies in their recruitment processes to organisational change that is geared towards removing discrimination at all levels of a business.
Our practical policies and procedures pave the way forward for these clients and help instil a culture of best practice, resulting in an effective and compliant workplace.
This work ranges from introducing leading anti-discrimination, harassment and bullying policies to defending complaints at both Federal and State-level jurisdictions. We also provide legal training to board and senior management teams.
Browse our discrimination team members and read their latest insights below.
Insights from the Team
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Featured
Bully no more - Fair Work Commission’s jurisdiction to hear Council anti-bullying application confirmed
Fair Work Commission confirms that a Victorian council falls within the stop bullying jurisdiction of the Commission.
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Interim NSW Anti-Slavery Commissioner provides insight on potential future of the NSW Modern Slavery Act
The future of the NSW Modern Slavery Act 2018 hangs in the balance.
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No ‘double-dipping' allowed: Discrimination claim about dismissal struck out
Maddocks represented Boroondara City Council in a strike-out hearing that appears to be the first of its type at VCAT
Voluntary participant of mental health program a 'worker' in stop-bullying regime
The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has confirmed broad application of stop-bullying jurisdiction to volunteers.
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Other services used by our Anti-Discrimination clients
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Employment, Remuneration & Benefits
Our employment law service spans recruitment, remuneration policies and benefits for your workforce.
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Industrial Relations
We offer advice and negotiation strategies for organisations experiencing industrial relations issues.
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Workplace Health & Safety
We assist clients navigate a range of safety laws and regulations.
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Compliance & Enforcement
We regularly act for government clients who require others to comply with a full range of enforcement-related matters.
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Licensing & Disciplinary Inquiries
We support government clients in facilitating action against licensing and disciplinary offences.
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Property & Development
The Property & Development team provides a full-service property offering with strategic and practical advice that helps achieve commercial outcomes.
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Construction
Our construction service provides advice to generate a way forward for property and infrastructure clients needing legal, business and regulatory insight.
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Planning & Environment
Our Planning & Environment team advises on the complete range of planning issues, from environmental impact to development scheme approvals.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
We offer Alternative Dispute Resolution to corporate and government clients, including mediation and arbitration.
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Litigation
Our lawyers understand that taking action through litigation is sometimes required to successfully achieve business goals.
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Major Projects & PPPs
We can assist by understanding the intersection of your business needs, the commercial influences and regulatory environment for your project.
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Energy & Resources
We advise on the complexities involved in delivering energy and resource projects across the whole energy industry.
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