John Farrell denied discrimination claims at WRC hearing

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John Farrell denied racial discrimination and workplace rights claims at the Workplace Relations Commission hearing on 2 October 2023.

The complaints were brought by former head chef Kinsley Auguste against Dillingers Restaurant Ltd in Ranelagh, Dublin 6.

Auguste alleged excessive hours, missed shift breaks and no premium pay for Sunday work; Farrell denied the complaints.

The hearing ended, and the adjudicating officer considered a separate Industrial Relations Act complaint in private.