2018-05-13
The complainant worked for the respondent not-for-profit fitness and sporting organisation. He alleged a male colleague sexually harassed him by making inappropriate comments, rubbing his groin against the complainant's leg while saying ‘I'm humping you’, making sexual comments and unwanted physical contact such as hugs.
The organisation denied the allegations but agreed to participate in conciliation to try to resolve the complaint.
The complaint was resolved. The parties agreed to end the employment relationship and the organisation agreed to pay the complainant $25,000 as compensation for hurt and distress.
Year
Discrimination type
Sex Discrimination Act
Grounds
Sexual harassment
Areas
Employment
Compensation
Amount
$25,000