2018-10-14
The complainant is the primary carer for her grand-daughter, who has Autism, and for a number of relatives. She advised she had worked for the respondent government agency as an auditor for several years. She said she had been permitted to work two days per week and to use purchased leave to accommodate her family responsibilities. The complainant claimed that, after a restructure, the agency informed her she would be required to work three or four days per week and to take less or no purchased leave. The complainant had taken personal leave and become unwell.
The government agency denied discriminating against the complainant but agreed to participate in conciliation to try to resolve the matter.
The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the government agency offer the complainant a graduated return to work in a new two-day per week position. The agency also advised the complainant she would have access to purchased leave.
Year
Discrimination type
Sex Discrimination Act
Grounds
Family responsibilities
Sex
Areas
Employment
Adjustments provided
Job offer
Amount