Guilty as charged: when considering a criminal record might amount to discrimination

By Alex Millman and Lucy Coogan, NRA Legal The Federal Government has offered employers some clarity around recruiting applicants with...

By Alex Millman and Lucy Coogan, NRA Legal The Federal Government has offered employers some clarity around recruiting applicants with criminal records, after the Australian Human Rights Commission (‘AHRC’) found that Suncorp discriminated against a job applicant with a record. The Australian Human Rights Commission Regulations 2019 (‘the new regulations’) ,...

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Judge not: Commission confirms criminal history is no silver bullet for employers

By Calum Woods and Lindsay Carroll, NRA Legal For many retail businesses, criminal history checks make a lot of sense....

By Calum Woods and Lindsay Carroll, NRA Legal For many retail businesses, criminal history checks make a lot of sense. With responsibilities such as handling cash, dealing with members of the public, and working with young people, retailers are required to place a significant amount of trust and confidence in...

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