Tag: Employment Law
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Cable Bay Wine Ltd to Compensate Fired Worker with $18,000 Following Dismissal Dispute
Background of the Case A New Zealand employment dispute involving Waiheke Island’s Cable Bay Wine Ltd has resulted in the company agreeing to pay $18,000 to a former employee who was dismissed. The case centers on the handling of a booking query and the subsequent decision to terminate the worker. The Employment Relations Authority (ERA)…
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Apple Accused of Firing Sabbath-Observant Employee in Discrimination Suit
Overview In Reston, Virginia, a longtime Apple Store employee has become the subject of a workplace discrimination complaint. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit alleging that the tech giant fired a staff member after he asked for accommodations to observe the Jewish Sabbath. The case highlights tensions between religious practice and…
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Lidl Store Manager’s Unfair Dismissal Claim Denied
Introduction to the Case In a recent ruling by the Workplace Relations Commission, a deputy store manager at Lidl found herself at the center of an unfortunate workplace controversy. Accused of taking energy drinks from stock and consuming them without payment, the store manager faced termination from her position, which carried a salary of €50,000…
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Retail Worker Receives Compensation for Washroom Complaint
The Case of Fiona Bird: A Fight for Employee Rights In an important ruling by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) in Ireland, a retail worker, Fiona Bird, has been awarded €7,500 in compensation after being penalized for raising concerns about inadequate washroom facilities at her workplace. This case not only highlights the importance of employee…
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Bar Manager Wins Discrimination Case Over ‘Aryan’ Remark
Background of the Case Sky Sinclair, a former bar manager at The Old Toll Bar in Glasgow, revealed shocking discrimination from her employer that led to her winning a tribunal case. Her boss, Ahmed Magdy Soliman, remarked that she looked “very Aryan,” a statement that not only raised eyebrows but also sparked legal action. The…
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Bar Manager Wins £17,000 After Discrimination Case
Introduction In a significant ruling, Sky Sinclair, a former bar manager at The Old Toll Bar in Glasgow, has been awarded nearly £17,000 following a tribunal decision that found she was discriminated against and unfairly dismissed from her position. This landmark case shines a light on the importance of workplace equality and highlights how derogatory…
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Bar Manager Wins £17,000 for Discrimination and Dismissal
Background of the Case Sky Sinclair, a bar manager at The Old Toll Bar in Glasgow, faced inappropriate comments from her boss, Ahmed Magdy Soliman. During her employment, she was told she looked “very Aryan,” a remark that raised serious concerns about discrimination in the workplace. Following a tribunal hearing, Sinclair was awarded nearly £17,000…