Resolved complaint (317) about family responsibility discrimination in employment
Learn how a complaint (317) about family responsibility discrimination in employment was resolved through conciliation.
Summary
- Year: 2026
- Relevant Act: Sex Discrimination Act
- Grounds: Family responsibilities
- Area(s): Employment
- Settlement terms:
- Compensation
- Settlement amount: $45,000
About the complaint
The complainant was employed as a design manager by the respondent building and development company. The complainant claimed that, following a period of parental leave, she asked to return to work part-time to accommodate her family responsibilities. She alleged that after making this request, the company told her that her role was being made redundant, excluded her from workshops, and blocked her access to workplace systems.
The company denied discriminating against the complainant, but agreed to participate in conciliation to try to resolve the complaint.
The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the company pay the complainant $45,000.
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