2018-04-05
The complainant was employed by the respondent advertising company. She broke her arm outside work during her probation period and required treatment and time off work to recover. She alleged that she was told she had placed the company in a difficult position and that the company terminated her employment 11 days after she broke her arm.
The company claimed the complainant was dismissed because of unsatisfactory performance.
The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the company pay the complainant $4,000 and provide her with a statement of service. The company undertook to draft a policy aimed at improving processes relating to dismissal of staff on probation. The complainant agreed to email the company retracting comments made in previous correspondence which some members of staff found offensive.
Year
Discrimination type
Disability Discrimination Act
Grounds
Disability
Areas
Employment
Compensation
Policy change/Change in practice (internal staff)
Statement of service
Amount
$4,000