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Ex-manager at space radar company fails in anti-Irish discrimination claim

Summary

Keith Kerley, former general manager at Arralis's Limerick factory, claimed the company discriminated against him by giving UK staff double the stock options he received. He alleged anti‑Irish bias and constructive dismissal after being told to "take it or leave it" by CEO Mike Gleaves. Kerley expected 3,000 shares following a 2019 management meeting but was allocated only 750. He pointed to an engineer with a UK passport who received 1,500 shares and a Swindon colleague who also received 1,500. Arralis denied discrimination, stating the higher allocation was for an Irish‑passport holder and that stock options were based on service. The Workplace Relations Commission, applying the Employment Equality Act 2000, rejected Kerley's claim, concluding there was no evidence of discrimination. The decision was made by adjudicating officer Conor Stokes.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Ex-manager at space radar company fails in anti-Irish discrimination claim. Charges or matters: discrimination on the grounds of race; constructive dismissal. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• May 2019 Other
• January 2019 Other
• 2023-03-08 Publication

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Stage Charge Or Pretrial

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