Resolved complaint (228) about pregnancy discrimination in employment
Learn how a complaint (228) about pregnancy discrimination in employment was resolved through conciliation.
Summary
- Year: 2025
- Relevant Act: Sex Discrimination Act
- Grounds: Pregnancy
- Area(s): Employment
- Settlement terms:
- Compensation
- Settlement amount: $17,000
About the complaint
The complainant advised she was pregnant at the time she signed an employment contract with the respondent company for the role of graduate occupational therapist. She alleged that once she disclosed she was pregnant, the company told her the role was no longer available but re-advertised the role in a different part of the company.
The company denied the allegations and agreed to participate in conciliation to try to resolve the complaint.
The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the company pay the complainant $17,000.
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