Every Starbucks store in the US closed for three hours yesterday, in a dramatic attempt to address racism. The 8,000 stores closed so Starbucks could provide special staff training in racial bias and understanding prejudice. Every Starbucks store in the…
Sonia Kruger will face the New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal accused of vilification. Two years ago, Kruger called for a ban on Muslim migration during a segment on Channel Nine's Today program. Sonia Kruger to face tribunal over Muslim…
A testicle-flicking cop is unhappy about receiving an official warning for sexual harassment. The New South Wales police officer who enjoyed flicking the testicles of colleagues claims he didn't receive procedural fairness during an internal investigation. Testicle-flicking cop unhappy with warning…
An injured miner has negotiated $50,000 compensation after his employer refused to let him return to work. The worker suffered an ankle injury and subsequent depression and anxiety, but had been declared medically fit to return to work. However, mine…
Discrimination Claims has negotiated $25,000 compensation for a medical worker who experienced discrimination after developing a brain tumour. The employer demoted the woman, and subsequently tried to sack her, as a result of the impairment she suffered following surgery. Her…
A council is replacing the 'Walk/Don't Walk' man with a woman at pedestrian crossings to promote gender equality. However, critics say the decision is a token gesture and a waste of time. Council replaces the 'Walk don't walk' man The Brimbank…
KFC has been accused of race discrimination after management kicked out a group of black tourists from a restaurant. The tourists say staff told them they were being kicked out “for being black and talking too loudly”. It's the latest…
Private schools face discrimination claims for banning gender neutral uniforms, according to experts. Many parents and students are calling for national standard mandatory gender neutral uniforms for all private schools. Private schools face discrimination claims over uniforms The South Australian…
Race discrimination is being blamed for a flagrant case of wage theft against two Malaysian workers. A court penalised their employer, a former hotel operator, more than $211,000 for underpaying the workers $28,000. It’s the first time the Fair Work…
A drag queen is accusing a nightclub of discrimination for refusing her entry based on the venue's male dress code. As a result of the complaint, the nightclub's management has apologised. Drag queen accuses nightclub of discrimination Jessica and five…
