A worker who was denied the right to speak Welsh at a disciplinary hearing has won her claim for race discrimination.
According to recent reports (on the Caernarfon Herald website), Gwyneth Green, a factory worker from Caernarfon who was unable to speak Welsh at a disciplinary hearing, succeeded in her claim for race discrimination against her ex-employer, healthcare giant Siemens.
Ms Green had worked at the factory for six years before being sacked in February 2008 for gross misconduct. The Welsh speaker claimed that her dismissal was unfair and constituted race discrimination and the Abergele-based employment tribunal agreed. It went onto uphold her complaint and make an award of compensation.
Full details of the hearing will not be published until later this month. However, Siemens has already confirmed that the company will be conducting a full review of its procedures.
See Racial discrimination [subscription required] from the XpertHR employment law reference manual for guidance on racial discrimination law.
|
| Permalink | Email this |
Comments (1)
i have a case against my employer whom has treated me an two other collgues of mine i wonder if you could advise me if i have any possible chance of success.
Posted by mr godrich | February 7, 2009 1:31 PM
Posted on February 7, 2009 13:31