Removed from work roster

August 2024

Michelle* is employed as a housekeeper at a holiday park. Although employed on a casual basis, she has worked consistently in the role for two years.  

Michelle told her supervisor when she first became aware that she was pregnant. She said that she was willing and able to continue to work.

When Michelle was around 28 weeks pregnant, her supervisor told her that her shifts would be reduced. Later that same day, her supervisor sent her a text message removing her from the roster altogether without consultation.  

Michelle lodged a complaint of sex discrimination with ADNSW.

ADNSW wrote to the employer as a matter of priority. The employer’s HR department contacted ADNSW and advised that the supervisor was wrong to have cut Michelle’s shifts and that it was working directly with Michelle to reinstate her on the roster.  

Michelle later wrote to ADNSW advising that she had resolved the matter directly with her employer. Michelle said that she would be re-commencing work and would receive back pay for the loss of income for the time she was not offered work. Michelle withdrew her complaint and was happy with the outcome.

* Name has been changed to protect the privacy of the individual