Question

The new personal care workers are planning a night out to celebrate the end of their probationary

period. The team leader responsible for the new staff is organising dinner at a local pub advising staff

they welcome to bring a friend or partner. One of the new instructors Tom, is planning on bringing his

partner of 5 years Dave. When the news circulates to the team leader, he pulls Tom aside and tells

him it would not be appropriate to bring his partner as it may impact the reputation of the facility and

cause discomfort among the other staff.

a) Is Tom being discriminated against? Explain your answer.

b) What legislation or relevant Acts protects this type of breach?

Answer 1

Answer:

A: Yes, he is. Causing someone to hide their same-s3x partner of fear it would cause the facility to lose its "reputation" and cause the staff to be "uncomfortable" is discrimination.

B: The Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Explanation:

see answer.