2020-02-11
The complainant worked for the respondent real estate agency and alleged her manager sexually harassed her, including by touching her on the legs and thighs, massaging her shoulders and making sexually explicit comments. She alleged that after she complained about the conduct, the agency victimised her by removing her from two projects as lead agent and performance managing her. She further alleged the agency discriminated against her on the grounds of her sex and pregnancy by offering male agents lead roles and not her. The complainant ceased working for the agency and commenced worker's compensation proceedings.
On being notified of the complaint, the respondents indicated a willingness to try to resolve the matter by conciliation.
The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the respondents pay the complainant $168,750. This figure was not inclusive of workers compensation payments already made, but also settled the ongoing worker's compensation dispute.
Year
Discrimination type
Sex Discrimination Act
Grounds
Pregnancy
Sex
Sexual harassment
Victimisation
Areas
Employment
Compensation
Amount
$168,750