Pontins issues apology for using Irish surname blacklist to stop bookings
Staff were also told to listen out for Irish accents. British holiday firm Pontins has apologised after a list of people with “undesirable” Irish surnames “banned” from making bookings was made public. A report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) uncovered that the company had created a list that had included instructions to staff […]
2 years ago
Woman wins over €350,000 after she was fired for being pregnant
She overheard the conversation. A GP practice manager has been awarded over €350,000 after she was fired from her role when she told her workplace she was pregnant. Naomi Hefford discovered that her work colleagues were secretly creating a plan to have her sacked and figuring out what “excuse” they could get away with only […]
5 years ago
Musings: How I feel about a company that tells parents of young children they ‘need not apply’
I couldn’t believe what I was reading. A little while ago I was browsing some articles when I came across a piece about a company that coming under fire for a job that they recently posted to Indeed. The oil company caused outrage and controversy with one job specification in particular… parents need not apply. […]
5 years ago
Woman beaten by police and separated from hard of hearing toddler wins $2 million
The woman said she will “never forget” how officers treated the family. A healthcare worker in the US who was pulled from a car, beaten and had her toddler used for social media attention by police has won $2 million. The city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has been ordered pay $2 million to nursing aide Rickia […]
5 years ago
Teacher resigns after being threatened with termination for displaying pride flag in classroom
A parent complained the teacher “would potentially teach their child to be gay.” A US teacher has resigned after he was threatened with termination for having a rainbow pride flag on display in his classroom. Just two days into the new academic year, John Wallis, a teacher from Missouri, was called into a meeting with […]
5 years ago
“If you can’t trust the police, who can you trust?” Katie Price slams officers who mocked son Harvey
“It is incredibly hurtful for me as a mum to hear about police officers doing this.” Glamour model and TV personality Katie Price has spoken out against the police officers who allegedly mocked her son, Harvey. Five officers are currently being investigated over allegations that they shared jokes and “inappropriate material” at the expense of […]
5 years ago