Resolved complaint (139) about disability discrimination in employment

About the complaint

The complainant has osteogenesis imperfecta type 1 (also known as “brittle bone disease) and otosclerosis (a condition of the middle and inner ear that can lead to hearing loss, tinnitus or vertigo, or a combination of these). She alleges the respondent council withdrew an offer of employment despite an independent pre-employment medical assessment concluding she could perform the role without adjustments. 

The council said it received advice from a GP familiar with the requirements of the role that the complainant would not be able to perform the role safely. 

The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the council pay the complainant $50,000 as general damages.

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