Marsha Flannery awarded €9,000 for maternity discrimination

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The Workplace Relations Commission found that Unislim discriminated against Marsha Flannery on grounds of gender and family status, ordering €9,000 compensation, reported on 18 January 2023.

The case concerned a new contract issued after Ms Flannery sought to return from maternity leave, changing her employment “beyond recognition”. The adjudicating officer was Penelope McGrath.

The report said Unislim proposed reduced hours or an additional remote class after the pandemic. Its CEO accepted that the new start date in the contract was a mistake.