Workplace conflict resources

It's important that as an employer you know your rights and responsibilities. With the right information you can make sure you are not contravening employment conditions and laws. This will also give you confidence in settling workplace conflicts.

Employee rights, awards and entitlements

Workplace conflict about employee rights, wages and entitlements can consume a large amount of time and energy for any business.

Check that your business is abiding by state and national legislation by reading more about:

• employee rights, awards and entitlements
• industrial relations.

Responding to discrimination or harassment

Laws protect people from discrimination or harassment in the workplace, based on their age, race, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin, sex, pregnancy, marital status or disability. These national laws apply:

• Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cwlth)
• Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cwlth)
• Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cwlth)
• Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cwlth)

The Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland (ADCQ) resolves complaints of discrimination and promotes human rights in Queensland. ADCQ was established under Queensland's Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (PDF, 890KB).

The Australian Human Rights Commission investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment or bullying and can resolve them through a process of conciliation.

Learn more about anti-discrimination and equal opportunity.

Workplace relations tribunal

Fair Work Commission (FWC) is Australia's national workplace relations tribunal. FWC can help you resolve disputes involving employers, employees and unions and employer associations who are covered by the national workplace relations system.

FWC is independent and has the power to act on:

• the safety net of minimum wages and employment conditions
• enterprise bargaining
• industrial action
• dispute resolution
• termination of employment.

Work health and safety

Your business is legally obligated to provide a safe workplace for employees, customers, and other people such as members of the public and visitors.

Significant fines and penalties apply for employers who don't meet their obligations under the Work Health & Safety Act 2011 (PDF, 1MB).

Learn more from our guide on keeping your workplace safe and personal safety in the workplace.

Also consider...

• Learn how you can safely and fairly terminate employment.
• Make sure you know your obligations as an employer.