If you are an employer a lawyer can provide advice and representation if you need to prevent or resolve discrimination complaints.

• A lawyer can help ensure that your business takes reasonable steps to prevent discrimination by:
  • drafting anti-discrimination policies and guidelines;
  • providing discrimination prevention and management training; and
  • auditing workplace policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal equal opportunity legislation.
• A lawyer can also help you with individual discrimination claims by:
  • advising you on the merits of particular claims made against you;
  • advising on internal disciplinary processes;
  • assisting in workplace investigations;
  • representing you in negotiations with the claimant;
  • assisting in any conciliation between you and the claimant; and
  • defending a discrimination claim in a relevant commission, board, tribunal or court.

If you believe you are the victim of discrimination a lawyer can provide advice and representation in regards to your complaints.

• A lawyer can help you prepare a complaint by:
  • advising on whether a complaint should be made under state or federal law;
  • advising on whether your complaint is likely to succeed; and
  • advising on what remedies (relief or solutions) you should seek.
• A lawyer can also help you once a complaint is made by:
  • liaising with the Australian Human Rights Commission on your behalf;
  • assisting in any conciliation between you and your employer;
  • drafting legal documents in relation to a discrimination claim in a relevant commission, board, tribunal or court; and
  • representing you in a discrimination claim in a relevant commission, board, tribunal or court.