The Workplace Relations Commission ordered Mayo County Fire Service to pay retained firefighter Tom Kitterick €9,500 compensation after finding age discrimination in the refusal of his request to work beyond 60. The service denied discrimination and relied on the mandatory retirement age then in force. The adjudication officer accepted the age limit pursued legitimate aims but found the service had not shown that its approach was appropriate and necessary. The decision was dated 3 April 2025.
WRC awards retained firefighter €9,500 over age discrimination
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