Resolved complaint (1) about age discrimination in employment
Learn how a complaint (1) about age discrimination in employment was resolved through conciliation.
Summary
- Year: 2021
- Relevant Act: Age Discrimination Act; Disability Discrimination Act
- Grounds: Age; Disability
- Area(s): Employment
- Settlement terms:
- Compensation
- Settlement amount: $61,000
About the complaint
The complainant is 70 years of age and has a chronic eye condition. He alleged that following a restructure, the Chairman of the company told him his role as Chief Financial Officer would be made redundant because of his age and vision impairment and to allow the company to recruit someone younger. He alleged he was pressured for his redundancy to be announced as his retirement even though he did not wish to retire.
The respondents denied the allegations but indicated a willingness to participate in conciliation to try to resolve the complaint.
The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the company pay the complainant $20,000 as general damages and buy back his shares in the company, which were worth approximately $41,000.
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