Former Cancer Council Queensland research boss alleges bullying amid turbulent workplace relationship with CEO
The former director of research at Cancer Council Queensland has filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful dismissal and bullying by the charity's CEO. The organization is defending the claim, citing an internal investigation that found no wrongdoing and alleging the former director's own conduct was unprofessional.
Why it matters
This case highlights the internal governance and workplace culture challenges facing major non-profit organizations that manage significant public funds.
The former director of research at the Cancer Council Queensland Sandi Hayes has alleged she was wrongly dismissed. ( Supplied )
A former research boss at Queensland's peak cancer charity has alleged she was wrongfully dismissed amid disputes with the chief executive.
Cancer Council Queensland and chief executive Matt Gardiner are defending the matter.
The lawsuit marks extra turmoil after internal gripes emerged at the organisation last year.
Link copied Share Share article A research boss at Queensland's peak cancer charity has alleged its chief executive bullied her, and their workplace relationship became so dysfunctional she was told to not contact him directly, according to a lawsuit.
The lawsuit filed by Sandi Hayes, former director of research at the Cancer Council Queensland, marks the latest upheaval for a charity supporting thousands of patients and raising tens of millions of dollars annually.
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