2018-11-03
The complainant has osteogenesis imperfecta (also known as ‘brittle-bone disease’). She approached the respondent government department seeking clearance to teach at a public school after completing a teaching qualification. She alleged the department offered her limited permission to teach because of her disability.
The department claimed it had an obligation to ensure potential staff were able to teach and supervise children in a safe manner and that it was appropriate to offer the complainant limited clearance to teach until the effects of her disability were better understood.
The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the department provide the complainant with full clearance to teach, amend her record accordingly and pay her $16,500.
Year
Discrimination type
Disability Discrimination Act
Grounds
Disability
Areas
Employment
Compensation
Amount
$16,500