Review of organisational structures under the equal. The equal opportunity act 2010 took effect in august 2011 this new act replaces the equal opportunity act 1995 and strengthens discrimination laws in victoria by changing some key definitions, creating new responsibilities for the commission, and strengthening the commissions role in helping government, business and the community identify and eliminate. Equal employment opportunity data posted pursuant to the. The equal opportunity act 1984 eo act is the main piece of legislation underpinning the principles of equal opportunity in western australia. Equal pay opportunity act hb1506 opponents of equal pay policies often brush off the wage gap as a myth or as something that only exists because of the choices women make about jobs. At the commonwealth level, there is a range of legislation that provides for equal opportunity, including the fair work act 2009, the racial discrimination act 1975, the sex discrimination act 1984, the disability discrimination act 1992 and the age discrimination act 2004. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions. Covered groups cannot be excluded from participation in employment opportunities. The equal opportunity act 2010 took effect in august 2011 this new act replaces the equal opportunity act 1995 and strengthens discrimination laws in victoria by changing some key definitions, creating new responsibilities for the commission, and strengthening the commissions role in helping government, business and the community identify and eliminate discrimination. Intergovernmental arrangements part ii discrimination on ground of sex, marital status, pregnancy or breast feeding division 1 general 8. Equal opportunity law and legal definition uslegal, inc. This is a link to a complete version of the equal opportunity act 1984.
The western australian equal opportunity act 1984 prohibits discrimination against a gender reassigned person on gender history grounds section 35ab, where section 4 defines a gender reassigned person as a person who has been issued with a recognition certificate under the gender reassignment act 2000 while section 35aa states. Effect of exemption orders 161 part ix equal opportunity in public employment division 1 general 8. It is an act to promote equality of opportunity in western australia and to provide remedies in respect of discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, family responsibility or family status, race, religious or political conviction, impairment, or age, or involving sexual or racial. Review of organisational structures under the equal opportunity act 1984. Intergovernmental arrangements 9 part ii discrimination on ground of sex, marital status or pregnancy division 1 general 8.
Attorney general minister for public sector management. Equal opportunity act equal opportunity commission. Equal employment opportunity commission wex us law lii. Equal opportunity commission parliament of western australia. Equal opportunity act 1984 wa employment law centre of wa. Assented to 20th october, 2000 enacted by the parliament of trinidad and tobago as follows.
The wa attorneygeneral has made a reference to the law reform commission of western australia is to provide advice and make recommendations for consideration by the government on possible amendments to enhance and update the equal opportunity act 1984 wa the act taking into account australian and international best practices regarding equality and non. The washington state department of transportation wsdot is a direct recipient of federal financial assistance. Equal opportunity definition and meaning collins english. Grounds of discrimination department of mines, industry. Western australian legislation equal opportunity act 1984. In some professions and at some levels womens wages are equal to mens. Western australia equal opportunity act 1984 contents part i preliminary 1. Director of equal opportunity in public employment diversity.
Review of the equal opportunity act 1984 wa christian. Equal opportunity act, 1984 this act is reprinted pursuant to the acts republication act, 1967, and incorporates all amendments in force as at may 1993. The eo act addresses discrimination in the areas of employment, accommodation, education and the provision of goods, facilities, services and activities on the following grounds. Equal employment opportunity commission eeoc enforces federal laws prohibiting workplace discrimination.
To eliminate discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy or. Intergovernmental arrangements 9 part ii discrimination on ground of sex, marital status, pregnancy. Commissioner for equal opportunity director of equal opportunity in public employment. Equal opportunity act the purpose of the equal opportunity act 1984 sa is to promote equality of opportunity for all south australians. This is a fundamental aspect of the scheme of the equal opportunity act 1984 and was not. It also prohibits victimisation and sexual harassment, including sexual harassment of an employee by an employer or another employee. Crown is bound part 2commissioner division 1commissioner 8. I draw your attention to my overview that describes achievements for this financial period. This act may be cited as the equal opportunity act, 2000. Western australian legislation equal opportunity act. Effect of exemption orders part ix equal opportunity in public employment division 1 general 8. Equal opportunity act 1984 contents consolidation 4c page ix division 3 power of tribunal to grant exemptions 5. Equal opportunity act 1984 where available versions as previously in force consolidated versions reprints as passed.
It aims to prevent discrimination against people and to give them a fair chance to take part in economic and community life. Equal employment opportunity means to provide equal access and opportunity to anyone who qualifies, regardless of sex, race, age, color, religion, mental or physical disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression andor military status. Equal opportunity department of education and training. Financial management act 2006, section 95 of the equal opportunity act 1984, and section 31 of the public sector management act 1994. The employment section of the civil rights act of 1964, known as title vii, prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, and religion, and also.
We make work life better for over 40,000 people in western australia. Equal opportunity act 1984 contents as at 20 sep 2017 version 07d000 page ix extract from. We strongly support a robust system to administer the equal opportunity act to meet the objectives. But on average women are still paid less than men to do the same jobs. Hb 1506, known as the equal pay opportunity act, took effect on june 7. For more information on eeo management, workforce and diversity planning, refer to public sector commissioners circular 201802 measures to achieve equality in human resource. Equal opportunity act 1984 table of provisions long title part i preliminary 1. Prohibition is for any discrimination in employment, education, housing, or credit rights. Equal employment opportunity office of financial management. Roosevelt 1933 1945 expressed a new, broader vision of the social contract between the people and the government. Review of organisational structures under the equal opportunity act 1984 5 viii. The eeoc was created by the civil rights act of 1964.
The departments equal opportunity and antidiscrimination policy sets. Equal opportunity act 1984 table of provisions long title part 1preliminary 1. Association cpsucsa is a western australian wa union that represents 630 occupations in over public sector agencies. Equal pay opportunity act passes state house washington. Today, the washington state house of representatives passed hb 1646 with a vote of 5543 and it will now go to the senate for its consideration. South australian office of the commissioner for equal opportunity. Legislation revision and publication act 2002 f a disorder or malfunction that results in the person learning differently from a person without the disorder or malfunction. Equal opportunity act 1984 wa contact the equal opportunity commission enquiry line on 08 9216 3900 or 1800 198 149, or visit online at. During the 2018 legislative session, the legislature passed hb 1506 expanding equal pay laws in washington state. Types of discrimination victorian equal opportunity and. In victoria, state legislation relating to employment is contained in the equal opportunity act 1995. Equal employment opportunity data posted pursuant to the no fear act. State representative tana senn authored legislation, the equal pay opportunity act, to lessen that gap by prohibiting employers from retaliating against employees for discussing compensation.
Charter of human rights and responsibilities act 2006. Equal opportunity act 1984 wa department of education. This act may be cited as the equal opportunity act. Equal opportunity act 1984 sect 5 5interpretation 1 in this act, unless the contrary intention appears act includes an omission. The equal employment opportunity commission was created by title vii of the civil rights act of 1964, but its mission has been shaped by more than this one single piece of legislation. Terms used 1 in this act, unless the contrary intention appears accommodation includes residential and business accommodation.
All state laws can be accessed from the state law publishers website at. Despite the 1970 equal pay act, a gender pay gap still exists today. Equal opportunity i law workforce alliance north bay. Equal opportunity right seeks to eliminate discrimination and to promote fairness.
The fair work act 2009 also sets out a number of grounds on which it is unlawful to discriminate against an employee. Equal opportunity is the law it is against the law for this recipient of federal financial assistance to discriminate on the following bases. The equal opportunity act 1984 was enacted by the western australian parliament in 1984 and came into operation in july 1985. It should be noted that the act was not revised ifor obsolete references, etc. A person denied of equal opportunity can bring a lawsuit under federal and most state laws, or file a complaint with the federal equal opportunity employment commission or. Equal opportunity act 1984 wa policies the department. The equal opportunity act 1984 sa prohibits discrimination in employment on the grounds of age, sex, sexuality marital status, pregnancy, race or physical and intellectual impairment. In the 1970s women, on average, were paid about 50% of mens wages in manufacturing and the professions. Equal opportunity act 1984 sect 35 35discrimination by associations 1 it is unlawful for an association to discriminate a against an applicant for membership on the ground of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status. The office of the commissioner for equal opportunity is an independent statutory office and autonomous in the performance of their functions.
Director of equal opportunity in public employment. This law requires employers to provide equal pay and career advancement opportunities to employees, regardless of their gender. Or g a disorder, illness or disease that affects a persons thought processes. If you have questions regarding discrimination complaint matters in which worksource washington or the employment security department are a party, you may contact your local equal opportunity officer pdf, updated 11. Equal pay and equality legislation the british library. An act to promote equality of opportunity in western australia and to provide remedies in respect of discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy, race, religious or political conviction, or involving sexual harassment. If you have questions regarding discrimination complaint matters in which worksource washington or the employment security department are a party, you may contact your local equal opportunity officer pdf, updated 11192019. Equal opportunity and nondiscrimination complaint process. Complaints must be made to the commissioner for equal. Mar 08, 20 despite the 1970 equal pay act, a gender pay gap still exists today. All recipients are required to comply with title vi of the civil rights act of 1964 title 23 cfr part 200 and title 49 cfr part 21, as well as related statutes and regulations. The act promotes equal opportunity in western australia and addresses discrimination in the.
Genuine occupational qualifications 1 nothing in section 111a or b, 121a or b or b renders it unlawful for a person to discriminate against another person, on the ground of the other persons sex, in connection with a position as an employee, contract worker or commission agent, being a position in relation to which it is a. Section 301 of the notification and federal employee antidiscrimination and retaliation act of 2002 the no fear act, requires each federal agency to post summary statistical data pertaining to complaints of employment discrimination filed against it by employees, former employees and. Whereas equal opportunity focuses on various disadvantaged groups, the management of diversity is about individuals. Commission and an equal opportunity tribunal and for matters connected therewith. Even when controlling for job type, education, hours worked, etc. Numerous laws and amendments, and a handful of executive orders, have expanded, limited or directed the commissions responsibilities and authority. In the shadow of the great depression 1929 1939, the new deal programs of president franklin d.
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