Resolved complaint (65) about disability discrimination in employment
Learn how a complaint (65) about disability discrimination in employment was resolved through conciliation.
Summary
- Year: 2023
- Relevant Act: Disability Discrimination Act
- Grounds: Disability
- Area(s): Employment
- Settlement terms:
- Employment - other opportunity provided
About the complaint
The complainant applied for a role with the respondent government agency but was unsuccessful because he has diabetes.
The government agency claimed the complainant's disability prevented him from safely performing the inherent requirements of the role but indicated a willingness to participate in conciliation to try to resolve the complaint.
The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the complainant could proceed with the recruitment process and provide additional information about his disability.
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