Employment

Every employee needs toilets and break facilities, but gig companies don’t provide these, leaving workers dependent on public amenities, creating a burden for them and the urban infrastructure

As the use by employers of AI to screen job applicants grows, there are serious risks of discrimination against women, older applicants and minority groups. Should it be banned until it is regulated?

Employers are challenging the legal principle on which the ‘right to strike’ is based in the International Court of Justice. The outcome could change labour laws around the world

A senior manager’s career preferences shape their team's cultural values in both positive and negative ways, with implications for firms selecting senior managers

New research shows how medical gender bias affects Australian women’s experiences at work, particularly when it comes to managing chronic pain

New research finds that for people with disability, working in a job that's a good match for their skills and needs can improve mental health. But the reverse is also true

Bars, cafes and restaurants often rely on LGBTQ+ workers to make spaces look and feel inclusive, but they can end up facing harassment with no support

AI can be just as discriminatory in the workplace as any human manager and the law needs to catch up to this new reality

A new book investigates the ravages of the COVID-19 impact on people in the informal economy across Southeast and South Asia

Blue collar workers were the winners in a COVID-19 job market that saw the biggest rise in job insecurity in two decades, finds the annual HILDA survey