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Biotech CEO denies manager had 'target on her back' after gender pay complaint

Summary

On the last day of her Employment Equality Act complaint before the Workplace Relations Commission, Tracey McGann's solicitor said the complaint was the "genesis point" for events that led to her constructive dismissal in January 2023. McGann alleged she received only a 5.6% pay rise, compared with a 12.8% rise for the lowest‑paid male colleague, and that she was treated "like a waitress" when CEO Eric Rhodes asked her to get wine for a company dinner in October 2022. She also claimed the company sought to replace her after she requested part‑time hours in May 2022. Rhodes denied the allegations, stating he was "the voice‑piece for the board" and that the decision to hire a vice‑president was a business choice. The company denies all statutory complaints and says McGann resigned for a better job. The adjudicator is reviewing the case.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Biotech CEO denies manager had 'target on her back' after gender pay complaint. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• January 2023 Other
• May 2022 Other
• 23 October 2022 Other
• 13 September 2022 Other
• 2020 and 2021 Other
• 2024-01-16 Publication

Why: "I don't agree, because we're talking about someone with higher qualifications, but I don't deny the word 'replace' is there," he said. CNI source report

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

Read the original CNI report