2018-05-16
The complainant is 70 years of age and was employed as a store manager with the respondent retailer. She alleged that the regional manager repeatedly told her that she was not working fast enough and said ‘When you think about it, you are no spring chicken.’
On being advised of the complaint the respondents indicated a willingness to try to resolve the matter by conciliation.
The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the retailer pay the complainant $10,000 and the parties end the employment relationship.
Year
Discrimination type
Age Discrimination Act
Grounds
Age
Areas
Employment
Compensation
Amount
$10,000