Anthony Lyttle complained to the WRC that he was discriminated against by Buy Wise Discount Stores Costcutter, North Strand. He had been refused entry to the shop on account of his refusal to wear a face mask in January 2021. Lyttle claimed when speaking to the manager of the shop that he had an exemption … Read more
When Jimmy came to see me after he was dismissed from his job I advised him against bringing a claim for unfair dismissal. And that decision has now paid off handsomely. Because Jimmy has now been awarded 2 years’ salary for the claim arising from his dismissal-a discrimination claim under the Employment Equality Act 1998, … Read more
The Court of Appeal issued an interesting and important decision last week in relation to how far an employer must go to make reasonable accommodation and take appropriate measures to facilitate an employee with a disability. (Read the full decision of the Court of Appeal here). A special needs assistant in a school, Nano Nagle … Read more