Resolved complaint (280) about irrelevant criminal record discrimination in employment
Learn how a complaint (280) about irrelevant criminal record discrimination in employment was resolved through conciliation.
Summary
- Year: 2026
- Relevant Act: Other discrimination in employment
- Grounds: Criminal record
- Area(s): Employment
- Settlement terms:
- Compensation
- Settlement amount: $14,600
About the complaint
The complainant was offered the role of senior sales development representative with the respondent technology company. He said that during the recruitment process he disclosed he has a criminal record, which includes convictions for drug possession and traffic violations. He said the offer was revoked following background checks.
The company claimed the complainant was not honest about the extent of his criminal record and that the nature of the convictions was inconsistent with the requirements of the role.
The complaint was resolved by conciliation with an agreement that the company pay the complainant approximately $14,600. The parties apologised to each other for miscommunication and misunderstandings during the recruitment process.
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