EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT 1984 - SECT 85W

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT 1984 - SECT 85W

85W—Discrimination against agents and independent contractors

        (1)         This section applies to a principal for whom work is done—

            (a)         by agents remunerated by commission; or

            (b)         by independent contractors engaged under a contract for services.

        (2)         It is unlawful for the principal to discriminate against a person—

            (a)         in determining, or in the course of determining, who should be engaged as an agent or independent contractor; or

            (b)         in the terms or conditions on which such an engagement is offered.

        (3)         It is unlawful for the principal to discriminate against an agent or independent contractor—

            (a)         in the terms or conditions on which the agent or independent contractor is engaged; or

            (b)         by denying or limiting access to opportunities for promotion, transfer or training or other benefits connected with the agent's or independent contractor's position; or

            (c)         by terminating the engagement; or

            (d)         by subjecting the agent or independent contractor to other detriment.