Seeking redress under Equal Opportunity Act
The Equal Opportunity Act is often described as a progressive piece of legislation
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What to expect at conciliation?
One of the core functions of the EOC is to receive and investigate complaints of discrimination and offer the process of conciliation to the disputing parties.
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Status under Equal Opportunity Act
The act covers seven status grounds under which a person can be treated less favorably: sex, race, ethnicity, origin, including geographic origin, religion, marital status and disability.
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You have shopping rights
THE CHRISTMAS season is upon us and it is as good a time as any to talk about your rights when you are attempting to access goods, facilities and services.
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Education: A fundamental right for all
The Future of our nation depends on accessing talent and skill sets from all members of our society. It all starts with a quality education that gives people with disabilities access to inclusive and lifelong learning opportunities
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Towards inclusive job recruitment
Whether you are an employer or human resource professional responsible for hiring or a jobseeker, it is important to be aware of your rights and responsibilities during the recruitment process.
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Offensive behaviour is covered in the act
Imagine the following scenario: You are doing your job and in doing so, you upset a well-known authority figure. This person then posts racist remarks about you on their social media page.
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Conciliation – a viable alternative to court
The Equal Opportunity Commission offers conciliation to all parties involved in the complaints process.
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