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Northern Ireland
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Veronica Dowling v An Post [2024]

Posted In: Case Law
  • Decision Number
    EDA2451
  • Legal Body
    Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)
  • Type of Claim / Jurisdiction
    Discrimination
Issues covered: Age Discrimination; Harassment

Background: 
This appeal by Ms. Veronica Dowling challenges the WRC Adjudication Officer's decision regarding her claims against An Post for discrimination based on age and disability, including allegations of victimisation and failure to provide reasonable accommodation. The Adjudication Officer found no prima facie case of discrimination concerning disability, victimisation, or reasonable accommodation. However, the Officer determined that Ms. Dowling had been discriminated against and harassed on the grounds of age, awarding her €1,000 in compensation. 

The Complainant recounted an incident involving her supervisor, who made a comment about a Gilbert O’Sullivan song on the

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This article is correct at 21/11/2024
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