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Worker (22) told she was 'very young' to manage salad bar wins €10k

Summary

In a decision by the Workplace Relations Commission, Hannah Murphy, aged 22, was awarded €10,000 for age‑based discrimination after being told she was "very young" and not ready to manage a salad bar at Freshly Chopped Ltd. Murphy had worked for the chain for just under two weeks in December 2020, training to become a branch manager in Swords. The area manager, who had previously praised her performance, told her on 21 December that she would not take the Swords post and that she was "still very young" and "not ready for the job". Murphy claimed the manager had also suggested she might be better equipped in two years. The company denied the claim, citing a "poor attitude" and alleged misconduct, but the WRC found the manager's statements about her age credible and ruled that age was one of the reasons for her dismissal. The tribunal awarded Murphy €10,000 in compensation for the discrimination.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Worker (22) told she was 'very young' to manage salad bar wins €10k. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• December 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
• July 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
• Sunday 21 December 2020 Other
• 23 December 2023 Other
• 2024-05-15 Publication

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