Location: Rep.of Ireland
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Northern Ireland
Home / Articles / Nicole Marques Montano v Federative Republic of Brazil [2023]
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Nicole Marques Montano v Federative Republic of Brazil [2023]

Posted In: Case Law
  • Decision Number
    ADJ-00037437
  • Legal Body
    Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)
  • Type of Claim / Jurisdiction
    Discrimination, Policies and Procedures, Pay
Issues covered: Gender Discrimination – Victimisation - Pay during maternity leave – Annual leave

Background:

The Complainant has been employed by the Respondent, the nation of Brazil, in its Irish embassy as a support auxiliary worker since 21 March 2020. The Complainant went on maternity leave from 1 August 2021 to 9 February 2022. The Complainant expected that the Respondent would pay her a “top up” payment of €1279 per month which would make up the difference between the state maternity benefit and her typical monthly salary. The Complainant and a colleague gave evidence that such a payment had been made to others in a similar position, including another woman on maternity leave and a man who was on sick leave. However, the Respondent told the Complainant she would not be entitled

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This article is correct at 11/10/2023
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