The HRA aims to give all New Zealanders a fair go under the law. It makes it unlawful for someone to discriminate against you because of something personal they don't like about you - like your skin colour, age or sex. These are the grounds and areas that the HRA covers . Advice may be needed on whether they apply. She also complained of sexual harassment from her boss.
Sexual harassment can poison a workplace and be costly for the employer.
She was pestered over a long time to have an affair. His persistence caused her great distress and to leave the job. Adverts that indicate an intention to discriminate are unlawful. If they're not relevant to the job, it could show you intend to discriminate. She was unsuccessful in getting the position and it was indicated to her that the reason was that she had a young child and the company couldn't afford for her to be off work.