2020-02-15
The complainant alleged the respondent beauty parlour refused to give her a foot massage because she was pregnant.
On being notified of the complaint the beauty parlour indicated a willingness to try to resolve the complaint by conciliation.
The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the beauty parlour update its policies and procedures with respect to services provided to pregnant women, apologise to the complainant for the incident and refund her for the value of a gift certificate.
Year
Discrimination type
Sex Discrimination Act
Grounds
Pregnancy
Areas
Goods, services and facilities
Apology
Revised terms and conditions
Compensation
Amount