The Equality Authority welcomes the decision by the Office of the Director of Equality Investigations which upheld that, a man aged 72 years who was refused entry to the Q Bar, was the victim of age discrimination. This is the first successful case by an older person on the age ground under the Equal Status…
The Equality Authority today welcomed the decision issued by the ODEI in the case of Nora Barrett vs Menlo Park Hotel Galway under the Equal Status Act. The ODEI Equality Officer found in favour of Nora Barrett. “This case is valuable for the steps taken by the Menlo Park Hotel on foot of the incident…
An Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mary Harney, T.D., will launch the second nationwide Family Friendly Workplace Day at the Equality Authority on 1st March 2002. The Family Friendly Workplace is one where workers are assisted in combining employment with their family life, their caring responsibilities and their personal life outside of…
An Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mary Harney, T.D., will launch the second nationwide Family Friendly Workplace Day at the Equality Authority on 1st March 2002. The Family Friendly Workplace is one where workers are assisted in combining employment with their family life, their caring responsibilities and their personal life outside of…
The Equality Authority will tomorrow launch its scheme of Equality Reviews and Action Plans in Kerry at a meeting with employers and trade unions. “Equality reviews support workplace change and compliance with equality legislation. The reviews explore policy, practice, procedures and perceptions in the workplace for their contribution to equality outcomes. They provide the raw…
The Equality Authority welcomes the highly significant recommendation made by the Labour Court which held that the school was directly liable for the sexual harassment of two teachers by pupils. The Labour Court also found in favour of the Equality Authority in holding that the failure of the school to exercise adequate control exposed all…
The Equality Authority welcomes the ODEI decision in the Dr. Bennett Kim Heng Eng vs St. James Hospital which established pay discrimination on the race ground. “The successful case taken by Dr. Eng against St. James Hospital is a timely and important affirmation of the rights of third country nationals in Ireland”, said Niall Crowley,…
‘Quotas’, ‘Regulars only’ and ‘Ban on accompanied children’ outlawed Three important new cases from the ODEI have clarified that publicans who operate ‘quota’ systems, ‘regulars only’ policies and ban accompanied children from their premises are contrary to the Equal Status Act 2000. The Equality Authority which represented the claimants in two of the cases, and…
The Equality Authority welcomed the decision today of the ODEI in favour of Ann McDonagh in her case against Tesco Ireland Ltd. “The case is the first such case to be heard under the Equal Status Act. It is testament to the widespread discrimination experienced by the Traveller community and their ability to challenge this…
Two cases, one represented by the Equality Authority have been upheld in decisions made by the ODEI today. A Traveller who was discriminated against in accessing employment in a hotel has successfully won her case and an award of £5,000 in compensation. A disabled man has been awarded £8,000 for discrimination under the Employment Equality…