Discrimination against contract workers

In force

(1)

A principal must not discriminate against a contract worker—

(a)

in the terms on which the principal allows the contract worker to work; or

(b)

by not allowing the contract worker to work or continue to work; or

(c)

by denying or limiting access by the contract worker to any benefit connected with the work; or

(d)

by subjecting the contract worker to any other detriment.

(2)

Subsection (1) does not apply to anything done or omitted to be done by a principal in relation to a contract worker that would not contravene this Act if done or omitted to be done by the employer of that contract worker.

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21 Discrimination against contract workers