2023-10-05
The complainant alleged that during her employment with the respondent restaurant her manager slapped her on her bottom in front of customers and that on one occasion, after other staff had gone home, he said 'thank you so much dear' and kissed her on her cheek. She claimed that in response to her raising concerns about this conduct her boss said the manager also hugged and kissed other staff and they had no concerns about this.
The restaurant denied the allegations but agreed to participate in conciliation to try to resolve the complaint.
The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the restaurant pay the complainant $20,000.
Year
Discrimination type
Sex Discrimination Act
Grounds
Sex
sex-based harassment
Sexual harassment
Areas
Employment
Compensation
Amount
$20,000