Resolved complaint (92) about sex discrimination in employment

About the complaint

The complainant worked for the respondent hospitality venue. She alleged her manager sexually harassed her and harassed her on the ground of her sex, including by calling her a 'moody bitch', 'stupid slut' and 'whore', pulling up her skirt and slapping her on the bottom, touching her breasts, asking her to go home with him, physically assaulting her and throwing objects at her. The complainant alleged she was actively dissuaded from making a complaint about her manager's behaviour, including by being told this could destroy her career. The complainant felt she had no option but to resign.

The venue denied being aware of the complainant's concerns about her manager until she made a complaint. The venue said it was unable to properly investigate the allegations because it did not receive sufficient information from the complainant before she resigned.

The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the venue pay the complainant $75,000 and the manager pay her $7,500.

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