cnuske posted on July 14, 2010 15:52
An Employer and it's Directors are facing fines of up to $200,000 as a result of alleged pregnancy discrimination. This recent NSW case has seen the Fair Work Ombudsman exercise its right to investigate and prosecute on a matter of pregnancy discrimination, via the use of the significantly stronger anti discrimination powers in the Fair Work Act 2009. These new provisions see the onus of proof reversed with an employer having to prove that they have not discriminated against an employee.