2019-01-02
The complainant applied for a position as a support worker with the respondent community organisation. She said the organisation withdrew an offer of casual employment once aware of her criminal record.The complainant had been convicted of common assault on three occasions with the most recent conviction occurring eight years earlier.
On being advised of the complaint the community organisation indicated a willingness to try to resolve the matter by conciliation.
The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the community organisation employ the complainant as a support worker.
Year
Discrimination type
Other discrimination in employment
Grounds
Criminal record
Areas
Employment
Job offer
Amount