2019-05-16
The respondent labour-hire company placed the complainant at a dental practice in the role of dental assistant. The complainant alleged a dentist sexually harassed her, including by touching her arm, standing close to her, breathing down her neck and asking questions about her personal life. She alleged the labour-hire company stopped offering her work after she complained about the behaviour.
On being advised of the complaint the labour hire company agreed to participate in conciliation.
The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the labour hire company pay the complainant $5000 and write to her expressing regret for the events giving rise to her complaint.
Year
Discrimination type
Sex Discrimination Act
Grounds
Sexual harassment
Victimisation
Areas
Employment
Statement of regret - private
Compensation
Amount
$5,000