topic Fair Work Act 2009 and Social Anxiety Disorder in Anxiety

Fair Work Act 2009 and Social Anxiety Disorder

daoga — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 06:20:07 GMT

Is it a violation of the Fair Work Act 2009 to be told by a manager that I can't be promoted unless I am able to overcome my social anxiety?

https://www.humanrights.gov.au/quick-guide/11935

Fair Work Act 2009 and Social Anxiety Disorder

Matches — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 06:39:09 GMT

Hey daoga,

Sounds like discrimination against someone with a health condition. But only if you can do the job while suffering the condition. It would be like employing a fighter pilot with a fear of heights.

Fair Work Act 2009 and Social Anxiety Disorder

romantic_thi3f — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 02:32:58 GMT

Hi daoga,

Matches is absolutely correct. Unless the promotion directly interferes with your ability to work, it is unfair and discriminatory for them not to promote you.

Here's some more information about that - https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employee-entitlements/protections-at-work/protection-from-discrimination-at-work

You can also call the Fair Work ombudsman to find out more on 13 13 94.

Hope this helps,

Fair Work Act 2009 and Social Anxiety Disorder

CountessBleck — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 04:31:05 GMT

Hi Daoga,

You're my first reply!

Something that I have recently realised is that what we have is a medical condition that requires maintenance and management, just like diabetes. There is no "overcoming" it.