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'He called me a c***': scrapyard worker tells tribunal manager used 'hateful and obscene' word
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A former scrapyard worker has given evidence at the Workplace Relations Commission regarding an incident at Hammond Lane Metal Company's Clondalkin facility in December 2023. The woman alleged that a senior manager made offensive remarks toward her in the presence of colleagues and customers. The company, which operates sites across Cork, Sligo, Athlone, and Dublin, dismissed the manager, Bernard McMahon, following her complaint. McMahon has brought a case against Hammond Lane Metal Company Ltd under the Unfair Dismissals Act 1977, contesting his termination. During cross-examination, the complainant's representative questioned aspects of the witness account, whilst company HR evidence confirmed the manager had admitted to the alleged conduct. The tribunal heard that McMahon was suspended following an investigative meeting on 19 December 2023. The proceedings are ongoing, with McMahon expected to give evidence on Thursday.
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What: Report matter: 'He called me a c***': scrapyard worker tells tribunal manager used 'hateful and obscene' word. Procedural stage: trial
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- 12 December Other
- 19 December 2023 Other
- 2024-12-11 Publication
Why: "He called me a c***," the former worker told the Workplace Relations Commission – adding that she believed that five of her colleagues and three customers who were present when the remarks were directed at her "enjoyed hearing this, because they all laughed loudly". CNI source report
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