Overlap between Age and Disability Discrimination Discrimination can be multi-layered and can be experienced within the workforce based on both age and disability as well as other factors. Due to the overlapping nature of age and disability discrimination within the workforce, we have some joint recommendations which apply to addressing both these forms of discrimination. Introduce positive obligation for standardised regulations through the establishment of or empowering an existing public authority to promote a culture of compliance Establishing a peak body(ies) which oversees compliance of employers to minimum standards ensuring mature age and disability equality within the workplace and during the recruitment process. This can be based on similar terms of reference to that of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency. The Mature Age/Disability Equality Index will seek to recognise how businesses are addressing the economic and social impacts of an ageing and disabled population through standards such as. Human Resources Occupational Health & Safety Management National Employment Standards Legislation Anti-Discrimination Human Rights Act Fair Work Ombudsman
Overlap between Age and Disability Discrimination Discrimination can be multi-layered and can be experienced within the workforce based on both age and disability as well as other factors. Due to the overlapping nature of age and disability discrimination within the workforce, we have some joint recommendations which apply to addressing both these forms of discrimination. Introduce positive obligation for standardised regulations through the establishment of or empowering an existing public authority to promote a culture of compliance Establishing a peak body(ies) which oversees compliance of employers to minimum standards ensuring mature age and disability equality within the workplace and during the recruitment process. This can be based on similar terms of reference to that of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency. The Mature Age/Disability Equality Index will seek to recognise how businesses are addressing the economic and social impacts of an ageing and disabled population through standards such as. Human Resources Occupational Health & Safety Management National Employment Standards Legislation Anti-Discrimination Human Rights Act Fair Work Ombudsman
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