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ESB denies operating 'blacklist' in former lineman's discrimination claim
Summary
At the Workplace Relations Commission, Wayne Murphy, 47, alleged that the ESB had blacklisted him after a labour dispute nearly twenty years ago, claiming age discrimination in a recent job application. Murphy said a line manager had recommended him for a position, but he was not accepted. He questioned HR about the ages of successful candidates, which were not disclosed. He claimed the ESB had falsified ages, citing a whistleblower who said one candidate was 27, while the ESB's records listed ages 34‑40. Murphy also referenced Facebook posts he said were meant for family, which the ESB's legal team had raised. The ESB's solicitor denied any blacklist and said no prior complaint was known. The adjudicator, Penelope McGrath, closed the hearing with a decision to be emailed.
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What: Report matter: ESB denies operating 'blacklist' in former lineman's discrimination claim. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
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- 2025-01-15 Publication
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