Leave Archives - Discrimination Claims

Cop loses bid to have 32 weeks maternity leave count as service

July 11, 2019
IR Claims
Discrimination, Family Responsibilities Discrimination, Federal Court, Leave

A Federal police officer who claimed she was discriminated against for taking 32 weeks maternity leave has had her case thrown out, with the judge finding her workplace agreement did not include an entitlement for the time to count towards…

Aldi offers staff 10 days paid family and domestic violence leave

November 26, 2018
IR Claims
Fair Work Commission, Family and Domestic Violence Leave, Leave

Aldi staff will be entitled to 10 days paid family and domestic violence leave under a new policy revealed by the German supermarket giant late last week. In addition, affected workers will be offered $250 for incidental expenses incurred as…