2020-01-10
The complainant worked in an administrative role with the respondent electronics company. She alleged her manager sexually harassed her, including by making comments of a sexual nature and talking about his penis, pornography and his sex life. She said the manager’s conduct caused her great distress, requiring her to take time off work and see a psychologist. She alleged the company refused to cover the cost of the psychologist on the basis that it was not her employer.
On being advised of the complaint, the company indicated a willingness to try to resolve the complaint by conciliation.
The complainant left the employment prior to the conciliation conference. The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the company pay the complainant $20,000 as general damages.
Year
Discrimination type
Sex Discrimination Act
Grounds
Sex
Sexual harassment
Areas
Employment
Compensation
Amount
$20,000