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10-07-2007, 11:08 AM
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from the Employment Law Services Ltd, Weekly News Reports.
Notes:
Any form of Discrimination is not acceptable, but be conscious that you do not offend on hair colour as the ruling in this case is quite clear.
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09 July - ‘Ginger’ compensation payout
A red-headed waitress has been awarded £17,618 compensation by an employment tribunal after being taunted about the colour of her hair and experiencing lewd and embarrassing comments. Sarah Primmer, 41, of Plymouth, was dismissed from Rendezvous Cafe while she was off work. The employer did not accept a doctor’s sick note and she claimed compensation for unfair dismissal and sexual harassment as well as notice, holiday and sick pay.
The award was made against Mayflower Kebabs Ltd, Kemal Koyunco, Malik Aldogan and Laxtone Ltd. The Exeter tribunal chairman, Christa Christensen, said the "regular sexual harassment and innuendo" suffered by Ms Primmer had affected her self-esteem. It was "denigrating, highly personal and demeaning".
The cafe’s night manager had subjected Ms Primmer to inappropriate comments over a period of six months and had translated the comments into Turkish for the other staff.
After being sacked Ms Primmer was so upset that she dyed her hair and spent £90 every three months on keeping it blonde
"I am going to try and get it lighter and lighter, it is not nice to be ginger," she said.
After the hearing Ms Primmer said she was "staggered" at the size of the award. The tribunal decision has prompted new fears that ‘gingerism’ could be the next form of workplace discrimination.
from the Employment Law Services Ltd, Weekly News Reports.
Notes:
Any form of Discrimination is not acceptable, but be conscious that you do not offend on hair colour as the ruling in this case is quite clear.
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09 July - ‘Ginger’ compensation payout
A red-headed waitress has been awarded £17,618 compensation by an employment tribunal after being taunted about the colour of her hair and experiencing lewd and embarrassing comments. Sarah Primmer, 41, of Plymouth, was dismissed from Rendezvous Cafe while she was off work. The employer did not accept a doctor’s sick note and she claimed compensation for unfair dismissal and sexual harassment as well as notice, holiday and sick pay.
The award was made against Mayflower Kebabs Ltd, Kemal Koyunco, Malik Aldogan and Laxtone Ltd. The Exeter tribunal chairman, Christa Christensen, said the "regular sexual harassment and innuendo" suffered by Ms Primmer had affected her self-esteem. It was "denigrating, highly personal and demeaning".
The cafe’s night manager had subjected Ms Primmer to inappropriate comments over a period of six months and had translated the comments into Turkish for the other staff.
After being sacked Ms Primmer was so upset that she dyed her hair and spent £90 every three months on keeping it blonde
"I am going to try and get it lighter and lighter, it is not nice to be ginger," she said.
After the hearing Ms Primmer said she was "staggered" at the size of the award. The tribunal decision has prompted new fears that ‘gingerism’ could be the next form of workplace discrimination.