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An employee has failed to prove on the balance of probabilities that her employer asserted sexual "power, dominance and control" over her at work.

The Michael Dib Hairdressing senior hairdresser claimed the salon's owner sexually harassed her during her employment, and then later victimised her, in breach of Queensland's Anti-Discrimination Act.

She said that during her seven-week tenure, the owner displayed more interest in her compared to other workers; he would leer at her, follow her around the salon, and his conduct towards her was more "intense and determined". She said she felt he was attracted to her, and this made her increasingly uncomfortable.

The owner's behaviour then escalated to making comments such as, "If I had my way, I'd just bend you over", she alleged...