2020-01-07
The complainant has a hearing impairment and worked as a nurse with the respondent health service. She advised she experienced significant hearing loss and asked to be moved to a less noisy environment. She alleged the health service told her she would be required to take leave without pay until her situation improved.
On being advised of the complaint the health service indicated a willingness to try to resolve the matter by conciliation.
The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the complainant be reinstated in her role in a supported capacity.
Year
Discrimination type
Disability Discrimination Act
Grounds
Disability
Areas
Employment
Adjustments provided
Employment - reinstated
Amount