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Gender discrimination claim against radio station KFM dismissed
Summary
In a decision by the Workplace Relations Commission, Marina Szatmari's claim of gender discrimination against County Kildare FM Radio Ltd, trading as KFM Radio, was dismissed. Szatmari, who worked on the station's traffic desk from September 2023 to April 2025, alleged discrimination, bullying and gossiping, and that she was pressured to resign. She cited an erroneous email from CEO Clem Ryan that she believed showed male management discussing her personal life, and claimed that her request to work remotely was initially denied. Ryan defended himself, stating he treated all female staff with respect and consideration, and highlighted salary increases and support he had provided. The adjudicator, Bríd Deering, found no evidence sufficient to shift the burden of proof to the respondent and therefore rejected the complaint. The case remains at the tribunal stage.
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What: Report matter: Gender discrimination claim against radio station KFM dismissed. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- September 2023 Other
- April 2025 Other
- 29 May Other
- March 2025 Other
- 2025-10-31 Publication
Why: She said two other former traffic desk staff, both women, had told her they left their jobs at the station "because they were not treated nicely by Mr Ryan". CNI source report
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