Turning Risk Into Resolution: Alleged Discrimination Claim Settled Smartly

Lawyer-in-charge: Karena Nicholls

Our client, a business owner, faced serious allegations of sex discrimination and disability discrimination from a former employee under anti-discrimination legislation. The employee initially sought $70,000 in compensation, a sum that posed both financial and reputational risk.

Led by Partner Karena Nicholls, our Employment Law team applied a clear commercial lens, combining deep insight into litigation risk and skilled negotiation to protect our clients’ interests.

The matter was resolved for just $13,000, a figure that aligned closely with the employee’s accrued long service leave, without any admission of liability from the employer. This strategic resolution prevented drawn-out litigation, preserved the business’s standing, and significantly reduced potential legal costs.