2018-10-12
The complainant worked as a fulltime assistant manager for the respondent financial/accountancy company. She alleged a male company director told her she could not be promoted because she had children, was unable to work long hours and he could not have a woman represent the company to clients. She also alleged the director did not allow her to work from home or to access personal and annual leave, unlike other staff. Finally, she alleged that the director threatened her employment when she told him she was unable to work longer hours due to her family responsibilities.
The director and the company denied the allegations but agreed to participate in conciliation to try to resolve the complaint.
The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the company pay the complainant $15,000 in compensation for hurt and distress. The director left the company and the complainant remained employed with the company under the supervision of a different manager.
Year
Discrimination type
Sex Discrimination Act
Grounds
Family responsibilities
Sex
Victimisation
Areas
Employment
Compensation
Amount
$15,000