Brutal Ink Employee Awarded Over $30,000 After Unlawful Dismissal
Brutal Ink boss Chrissy Dawson unlawfully sacked Devon Whitham after she complained about not getting paid
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Devon Whitham, a former employee at Brutal Ink tattoo parlour, was unlawfully dismissed by her boss Christine Dawson after raising concerns about unpaid wages. Following her complaint, Whitham was verbally abused and subsequently moved homes out of fear. She received over $30,000 in compensation from the Employment Relations Authority.
- 01Devon Whitham complained about unpaid wages before her dismissal.
- 02Christine Dawson verbally abused Whitham, calling her names and threatening her.
- 03Whitham felt unsafe and relocated twice due to fear of her former employer.
- 04The Employment Relations Authority ruled the dismissal was unjustified.
- 05Whitham was awarded over $30,000 in compensation and lost wages.
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Devon Whitham, an employee at Brutal Ink tattoo parlour, was unlawfully terminated after she voiced concerns about not receiving her wages. The day after her complaint, her boss, Christine Dawson, verbally assaulted her, expressing a desire to harm her and labeling her with derogatory terms. This confrontation left Whitham feeling unsafe, prompting her to move twice to avoid potential encounters with Dawson. Subsequently, Whitham sought justice through the Employment Relations Authority (ERA), which ruled in her favor, awarding her more than $30,000 in compensation and lost wages for the unjust dismissal.
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The ruling highlights the legal protections for employees against unjust dismissal and workplace harassment.
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