February 2026
Puja* worked for a fast-food restaurant. She said that after announcing her pregnancy at work, her shifts were gradually reduced. Puja said that her promised contract hours had not been maintained.
Puja lodged a sex (pregnancy) discrimination complaint with Anti-Discrimination NSW (ADNSW).
When ADNSW investigated the matter, the employer claimed that the contract included with the complaint did not appear to be genuine. The employer said Puja was not entitled to regular hours, but it had continued to offer her work. Puja said the contract was genuine, her work hours were regular, and they were only reduced after she became pregnant.
Puja said she no longer wanted to work with the employer. The complaint was resolved using shuttle conciliation. The employer agreed to make an ex‑gratia payment to Puja without admitting liability, which she accepted.
*Name has been changed to protect the privacy of the individual.
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