‌A former Hamilton Zoo worker has been awarded $18,000 compensation after bringing a personal grievance against her former employer.A former Hamilton Zoo worker has been awarded $18,000 compensation after bringing a personal grievance against her former employer.A young woman started working at Hamilton Zoo as an “excited, vibrant and bright student”.But after a senior manager’s conduct affected her work, Ashleigh Sanders became “withdrawn and fearful of talking to others”.

During her time at the zoo, Sanders raised concerns about micromanagement, unclear processes, limited training opportunities,