2018-11-21
The complainant is African Australian and was employed as a casual sales assistant with the respondent retailer. She claimed that a colleague bullied her, commented that her skin looked 'different' and reported to management that she felt 'uncomfortable' working with the complainant. The complainant alleged the retailer did not offer her further work.
The retailer claimed the complainant’s employment was terminated on performance grounds.
The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the retailer pay the complainant $2,000 as general damages and deliver training to managers on anti-discrimination, cultural sensitivity and complaint handling. The retailer agreed to write to the complainant apologising for the events that gave rise to her complaint.
Year
Discrimination type
Racial Discrimination Act
Grounds
Colour
Race
Areas
Employment
Compensation
Anti discrimination/EEO training introduced
Amount
$2,000