The Fair Work Ombudsman (2016), defines workplace discrimination as 'any occasion when an employer takes adverse action against an employee or prospective employee because of a protected attribute'. Read each scenario and match the protected attribute listed here with the relevant scenario. Sexual orientation Family/ca err responsibilities Physical disability Religion Scenario Protected attribute discriminated against Abrin has been told by her employer that time out of the room for nary errs is not possible because of staff: child ratios. Employer Ralph decides not to interview Gemma for the position of Director, even though she meets all of the criteria. Gemma has three young children and Ralph is concerned she will have to take time off if the children are sick. Elliott's employer tells him that he should have stated that he was gay when being interviewed as many parents are uncomfortable with a gay educator. Melissa walks with a limp due to a childhood horse riding accident. Although her limp does not affect Melissa's ability to complete all tasks as an educator she has been told she can't work in the nursery because she may pose a risk when lifting and carrying babies. To assist you with questions five to eight, refer to Chapters one and four of your textbook, ' The Big Picture'. For the next two questions read the scenarios and answer the related questions. Ethnocentric During lunch-time several educators comment on the desire by the leader of a dominant western country to ban entry to people from some, but not all, predominantly Muslim countries. Director Kate listens with interest and is surprised to hear several educators argue in favor of the ban. Their arguments are very stereotypical and biased. Explain why it would be important for Kate to assist educators to explore their personal values and recognize ethnocentric thinking and bias.