Victimisation case studies

Case studies are provided to help explain the complaints process. They are intended as a guide only and should not be considered or used as legal advice. Outcomes from conciliation vary depending on individual circumstances. Parties to complaints should seek independent legal advice if they require advice about outcomes appropriate to their circumstances. Before lodging a complaint, please speak with an enquiries officer on 1800 670 812.

Employment 

Employment terminated while on parental leave
August 2024: Rosanne* was employed in a full time capacity when she became pregnant.
Apprenticeship terminated after report of bullying
December 2022: Ingrid reported being bullied at work and her apprenticeship was terminated.
Female contractor verbally abused on building site
December 2022: Beth was the only female contractor on a building site and was verbally abused.
Workplace unsympathetic to employees family tragedies
July 2022: Adnan asked for time off work to travel overseas to support his elderly dying father.
Inappropriate remarks about ethnicity and religious identity
April 2022: Yousef is Muslim and has a Palestinian background.
Scrutinised and dismissed after complaint
May 2015: Sophia worked for a small business.
Excluded from worksite after complaint about job application
October 2014: Einar was employed by a labour hire company as a driver for another company.

Goods and services

Served last at bank
June 2022: John, a Caucasian man, went to a bank to open a new savings account.

Accommodation

Sexually harassed student refused prioritised campus housing
September 2022: Anne is a student living in student housing.

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