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Section : What is adverse action?
Domain : Human Resource Management
Classification : Not Identified
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Adverse action is unlawful if it is taken for a discriminatory reason. The FW Act describes several adverse actions. Adverse action taken by an employer includes doing, threatening, or organising any of the following:
- dismissing an employee
- injuring an employee in their employment
- altering an employee's position to their detriment
- discriminating between one employee and other employees
- refusing to employ a prospective employee
- discriminating against a prospective employee on the terms and conditions in the offer of employment. Fair Work Infoline: 13 13 94 For more information on adverse action and other rights protected from certain unlawful action, please see our Protections at work fact sheet at fairwork.gov.au/factsheets