Xiaofeng Gao awarded €154,828 for wage and equality breaches

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Xiaofeng Gao was awarded €154,828 by the Workplace Relations Commission for underpayment and discrimination, reported on 20 October 2025. The complaints concerned his work at a takeaway in Ballyjamesduff, Co Cavan.

The award included €43,582.48 for underpayment of wages and €60,000 for discrimination. It also covered minimum wage breaches, inadequate breaks, holidays, and unpaid Sunday and public holiday premiums.

The adjudication officer said the evidence presented by Mr Gao was persuasive and described the discrimination aspect as very serious.