2018-07-02
The complainant is 67 years of age and was employed as a site supervisor at the respondent industrial technology company. He claimed that the company was proposing to reallocate one of the key responsibilities of his role to a younger employee. He also claimed his manager continually referred to him as "old man", "old fart" and "geriatric", continually asked him when he intended to retire and suggested that other employees may soon be able to apply for his job.
On being advised of the complaint, the respondents indicated a willingness to try to resolve the complaint by conciliation.
The complaint was resolved. The parties agreed to end the employment relationship. The company agreed to pay the complainant his statutory entitlements and approximately $40,250, equivalent to six months’ salary. The company also agreed to provide the complainant with a statement of service.
Year
Discrimination type
Age Discrimination Act
Grounds
Age
Areas
Employment
Compensation
Statement of service
Amount
Approximately $40,250