Navigating discrimination laws can be genuinely difficult for employers, but there are cases that are more clear cut than others. The following advert, posted on Gumtree by a subcontractor working for Coles supermarket in Australia, probably crosses the line into unacceptable:
“Positions available for experienced cleaners in supermarket cleaning for night and/or morning work. Must be able to work unsupervised, to a time limit and have an eye for detail. Must have own transport + licence and abn (Australian business number). Store requires no Indians or Asians please. MUST SPEAK ENGLISH.”
The problem with this advert is that it not only discriminates against Asians, but also against Indians, which is very serious.
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