Discrimination & Human Rights in Recruitment

Navigating Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

Discrimination and human rights considerations are fundamental to ethical recruitment practices. From understanding anti-discrimination law to addressing modern slavery and respecting human rights, staffing and recruitment agencies play a crucial role in promoting fairness, transparency, and dignity in the workplace.

Join us for this focused Tuesday TalkAbout, designed specifically for compliance and operations professionals in workforce governance and talent management. Through discussion of actual cases and real-world scenarios, we'll explore key aspects of discrimination and human rights that commonly arise in disputes and professional conduct grievances in staffing & recruitment operations.

Topics include:

Anti-Discrimination Law:

• Examine the statutory framework for anti-discrimination law, noting jurisdictional differences across Australia and recent amendments, including Queensland’s positive duty to prevent discrimination.
• Understand the implications of employment agency-specific provisions in anti-discrimination legislation.
• Discuss recent cases that illuminate these laws and their application.

Modern Slavery:

• Explore the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth), including reporting obligations for large entities and its alignment with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
• Learn how modern slavery practices intersect with recruitment operations, from risk assessment to the practical implications of addressing vulnerabilities in supply chains.

UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPB&HR):

• Discover how businesses, including recruitment agencies, can fulfill their responsibilities to prevent, mitigate, and address human rights risks.

Why Attend?

This TalkAbout offers essential insights into the interplay between anti-discrimination law, human rights, and ethical recruitment practices. By understanding these frameworks, you’ll gain the tools to reduce legal risks, uphold ethical standards, and support the dignity and rights of candidates and clients.

Who Should Attend?

This session is ideal for policy & advocacy and compliance & operations specialists as well as current and emerging industry leaders committed to promoting fairness, transparency, and respect in recruitment practices.

Participation Outcomes:

By the end of this session, you will:

• Understand the statutory framework of anti-discrimination law and its application to recruitment practices.
• Be equipped to identify and address modern slavery risks in operations and supply chains.
• Be able to align recruitment practices with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Why Discrimination & Human Rights Matter in Recruitment

Recruiters often control access to job opportunities, making them key players in promoting fairness and combating exploitation. Understanding and addressing discrimination, modern slavery, and human rights risks is essential for ethical practice, protecting vulnerable individuals, and fostering trust in the recruitment process.

Presenter:

Andrew C. Wood

Post-Lawyer | Mediator & Negotiation Facilitator | Collaborative Dispute Resolution Specialist | Workforce Governance Consultant | Founder & Director, WorkAccord and WorkAccord Learning

With over 30 years of deep engagement in the staffing and recruitment sector, Andrew brings particular expertise in advising peak bodies and industry associations on governance, compliance, dispute resolution frameworks, and professional education.

No Extra Charge for WorkAccord Learning Premium Members

Members subscribed for WorkAccord Learning Premium Plans (Standard Plan and above) are able to register for the TalkAbout without further charge. Simply RSVP on the WorkAccord Learning platform and join the session through the link provided in the ARK Events space.