Disputes Australian worker faced homophobic abuse from customer and contractor In a warning to employers, court rules harassment was unlawful regardless of relationship to victim iStock.com/AlxeyPnferov Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Thursday 21 May 2026 An employee who was repeatedly mocked as a “storage queen” and “gay boy” by a customer and contractor has been awarded a AU$206,000 (£109,551) in compensation. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Harassment New Tokyo ordinance cracks down on abusive customers Harassment Illinois firm subjected female worker to customer’s unwanted sexual advances, EEOC charges Harassment Customer blames Dollar Tree’s understaffing for sexual assault Harassment Walmart worker fired after customer’s anti-trans rant