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Takeaway worker who quit after chef slapped her across breasts wins nearly €17k
2024-05-16
Hearing Or Decision
Summary
A takeaway worker who had endured sexual harassment for a year and a half, citing financial pressure, finally quit after a chef slapped her across the breasts on 5 August 2023. She had previously reported the chef's inappropriate behaviour, including sweeping his hand across her breasts and calling her "Big Diddy Mama." The owner, who was present and laughed, admitted no camera evidence of the incident. The Workplace Relations Commission found the worker suffered breaches of employment rights, sexual harassment, and constructive dismissal. The adjudicator awarded €8,000 for sexual harassment, €2,750 for constructive dismissal, and an additional €6,122.75 for unpaid statutory entitlements and other rights breaches, totaling €16,872.75 in compensation. The case highlighted the employer's failure to prevent harassment and maintain proper payroll records.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Takeaway worker who quit after chef slapped her across breasts wins nearly €17k. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 5 August Incident
- 5 August 2023 Incident
- March 2023 Incident
- 2024-05-16 Publication
Why: A takeaway worker who said she put up with sexual harassment for a year and a half because she was under "financial pressure", but finally quit when a colleague slapped her across her breasts, has won nearly €17,000 in compensation. CNI source report
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