2018-04-09
The complainant was employed in a temporary administrative role with the respondent distribution centre while the company looked for someone to fill the role on a permanent fulltime basis. She alleged the company told her there was no further work available for her after becoming aware of her pregnancy, but employed another person on a temporary basis in her place.
The company claimed a person was found to fill the complainant’s role on a permanent fulltime basis. The company said it could not find the complainant alternative temporary work because it could not meet her salary expectations, so employed another temporary worker on a lower wage.
The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the company pay the complainant approximately $5,700, equivalent to five weeks’ wages.
Year
Discrimination type
Sex Discrimination Act
Grounds
Pregnancy
Areas
Employment
Compensation
Amount
Approximately $5,700