In addition to seeking legal advice, there are a number of things you should do:
- Keep a diary. Take notes of all discriminatory treatment, including when it happens and who the perpetrator is.
- Be informed. Make sure you have a copy of your contract of employment, enterprise agreement and workplace policies and procedures.
- If you are a union member, contact your union. Many unions are experienced in dealing with workplace discrimination..
- Speak to your OH&S representative. Get advice about procedures in your workplace.
- Address the situation early. Employees who are subject to discrimination often put the issue to one side and wait before it gets really bad before addressing it. By this time the employee may have already suffered a work related stress injury; if this is the case, they may not be able to continue working.
- Take care of your health. Your mental and physical health is very important. If workplace discrimination, bullying or harassment is affecting you, make sure you see your doctor about it.
- Seek advice. Working out which legal or practical decisions to make can be difficult with workplace discrimination cases. We can provide support and advice on a range of legal and personal matters.
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