2018-05-18
The complainant was pregnant and worked for the respondent café. She alleged that, in response to a request for her roster, her boss sent her a text message saying 'due to your pregnancy I cannot give you any shifts at the moment'.
The café’s owner said the complainant had been complaining of tiredness and need for breaks and he held concerns for her safety and the safety of her unborn child. The café’s owner said he had previously been unaware of legislation regarding pregnancy discrimination. As a result of becoming aware of his legal obligations, he indicated the complainant was welcome to return to work immediately.
The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the café pay the complainant $3,000. The complainant did not wish to return to work at the café, so the parties agreed to end the employment relationship.
Year
Discrimination type
Sex Discrimination Act
Grounds
Pregnancy
Sex
Areas
Employment
Compensation
Amount
$3,000