Resolved complaint (300) about pregnancy, and sex and disability discrimination in employment
Learn how a complaint (300) about pregnancy, sex and disability discrimination in employment was resolved through conciliation.
Summary
- Year: 2026
- Relevant Act: Disability Discrimination Act; Sex Discrimination Act
- Grounds: Disability; Pregnancy; Sex; sex-based harassment
- Area(s): Employment
- Settlement terms:
- Compensation
- Statement of service
- Settlement amount: $11,000
About the complaint
The complainant worked at a truck driver for the respondent mining company. She alleged two colleagues made offensive and derogatory remarks to her about her pregnancy, including about medical leave she had to take due to her pregnancy and complications from a prior miscarriage. The complainant also alleged that the mining company denied her request to work a portion of her hours performing office duties to accommodate medical issues associated with her pregnancy, and instead reduced her shifts.
The mining company said the complainant’s colleagues denied most of the comments and claimed other comments were taken out of context. The company denied any failure to accommodate the complainant’s pregnancy or medical issues associated with her pregnancy.
The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the mining company pay the complainant $11,000 and provide her with a statement of service.
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