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Employment Tribunal awards £10,000 for comment in birthday card

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Published 6 October 2017

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…is how this case is being reported, but there was in fact a series of lewd remarks.

Remember that age is a protected characteristic too, so think twice before you make any jokes about it in your colleagues’ birthday cards!

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/biscuit-factory-worker-awarded-10000-13725094

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Employment Tribunal awards £10,000 for comment in birthday card

Published 6 October 2017

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Dispute Resolution
Employment law for employers

…is how this case is being reported, but there was in fact a series of lewd remarks.

Remember that age is a protected characteristic too, so think twice before you make any jokes about it in your colleagues’ birthday cards!

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/biscuit-factory-worker-awarded-10000-13725094

Associated sectors / services

Dispute Resolution
Employment law for employers

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