Task 1

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Work Effectively in a Business Environment - Task 1

 

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Discrimination

Much of the legislation concerns discrimination. Read the Support Material information (you may like to print the Support Material) then answer the questions.

Question 1

What is meant by discrimination?

 

Question 2

Name 2 laws that protect workers from discrimination.

 

Question 3

What are 4 areas that may be discriminated against?

 

Question 4

Who is responsible for anti-discrimination in the workplace? Explain.

 

Question 5

What is the difference between direct and indirect discrimination?

 

Question 6

The closing comment in the article is:

"employers must give everyone an equal opportunity"

In half a page, explain what this means and give examples to illustrate your answer. Please use your own words.

 

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