2020-02-14
The complainant was employed with the respondent investment firm as a business partner in corporate trust. She alleged that while she was on maternity leave to have her third child, the firm employed someone to permanently fill her role without consulting her or discussing her return to work. She said that when she sought to return to work on a part-time basis, the firm asked her to move to a comparable role as a business consultant. However, the complainant alleged that when she commenced the role it became clear to her the role was a demotion. She claimed the firm was not responsive to her concerns.
The firm denied discriminating against the complainant but indicated a willingness to try to resolve the matter by conciliation.
The complaint was resolved. The parties agreed to end the employment relationship. The firm agreed to pay the complainant $42,000 as general damages, provide her with a reference and provide her with a statement of service. The firm also agreed to develop a strategy to inform staff of the Complainant’s resignation.
Year
Discrimination type
Sex Discrimination Act
Grounds
Family responsibilities
Pregnancy
Sex
Areas
Employment
Employment – other
Compensation
Reference
Statement of service
Amount
$42,000