Work Readiness

What is Equal Employment Opportunity?

Visit the NSW Premiers Department website and review the section on EEO.
www.eeo.nsw.gov.au/eeo/eeo.htm
1. Create a summary of the principles and purpose of EEO legislation.

2. Create a table that analyses the key features of each of the following Acts identifying the common elements and underlying principles of the legislation.

•    Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)
•    Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth)
•    Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)
•    Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)
•    Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cth).
 

3. Understanding Reciprocal rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in relation to EEO and anti-discrimination:

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Consequences of Bullying

Managing Discrimination

Sexual Harassment: employees perspective