2018-07-13
The complainant was employed at a food product factory. She alleged that during her pregnancy her manager called her ‘fat’ and said she would need a size 22 shirt when she asked for a size 14 shirt in front of other colleagues and told a colleague who touched her belly ‘don’t do that or she will yell at you’. The complainant also claimed she was required to perform physically demanding tasks without assistance when heavily pregnant. She said she felt she had no option but to resign her employment.
The company claimed the alleged comments were made in a friendly manner and there was no discrimination.
The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the company pay the complainant approximately $1,720 as an eligible termination payment and deliver training to factory staff on pregnancy discrimination.
Year
Discrimination type
Sex Discrimination Act
Grounds
Pregnancy
Areas
Employment
Anti-discrimination/EEO training provided
Compensation
Amount
Approximately $1,720