2019-02-10
The complainant is Aboriginal and worked as a cleaner at the respondent hotel. She alleged that, after a change of ownership, her shifts were reduced and eventually, she was not offered any work. She claimed the hotel did not offer any reasons for the reduction in her shifts, there was no downturn in business, no issues were raised about her performance and another Aboriginal cleaner was also not offered further work after the change in ownership.
The hotel advised that the new owners took over some of the cleaning duties, meaning there was less work available for staff.
The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the hotel pay the complainant $1,500, provide her with a statement of service and write to her expressing regret for the events giving rise to the complaint.
Year
Discrimination type
Racial Discrimination Act
Grounds
Race
Areas
Employment
Compensation
Statement of regret
Statement of service
Amount
$1,500