2019-02-17
The complainant worked as an assistant manager with the respondent retailer. She alleged that her manager sexually harassed her by making comments including ‘if I was younger I would have a crack at you’, asking her to show him her breasts and asking about what type of underwear she wore. She claimed the manager’s behaviour continued despite her lawyer writing to him to ask that he cease the behaviour.
On being advised of the complaint, the respondents indicated a willingness to participate in conciliation to try to resolve the complaint.
The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the retailer pay the complainant $500 as compensation for legal costs. The complainant’s former manager agreed to resign and not seek re-employment with the retailer. The complainant remained employed with the retailer.
Year
Discrimination type
Sex Discrimination Act
Grounds
Sexual harassment
Areas
Employment
Employment - other
Compensation
Amount
$500