Part 4C Division 2 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) outlines that it is unlawful to discriminate against applicants and employees, commission agents, and contract workers on the basis of their sexuality or sexual preference, with regard to their work conditions, employment (hiring), arrangements to hire, access to opportunities for promotion, and dismissal. Furthermore, it is illegal to discriminate against employees with regards to their homosexuality or sexual preference in determining who should be a partner in a firm, and also against local government councillors, members of industrial organisations and qualifying bodies.
It is not unlawful however, to discriminate against a person where employment is within a private household or private educational authority, if the person would be unable to carry out the requirements of their job, or if arrangements would need to be made which would cause unjustifiable hardship on the employer.
How can Prime Lawyers help you?
Discrimination in any circumstance is unacceptable. If you feel that you have been discriminated against based on your sexuality, the experienced nad professional employment law team at Prime can assist you. They will carefully consider all options available to you and advise you on the best course of action.