Categories: News

A woman in UK awarded Rs 72 lakh as compensation after colleagues went for drinks without her

United Kingdom: A former casino cashier has been awarded over £74,000 (Rs 72 lakh approximately) as compensation after her work colleagues did not invite her for drinks.

Rita Leher (51), claimed that she felt ‘shunned’ when staff members from Aspers casino in Stratford, east London went out together and she was the only person not invited to the outing.

She further stated that the colleagues ‘insensitively’ discussed the outing in front of her, who is of mixed Black African heritage. She also claimed of unfair dismissal, race and age discrimination.

The panel concluded that Leher was not invited to the work event because colleagues “did not wish to socialise with someone who had complained of discrimination.”

“She was the only one in the room not included. We all agree it was at the very least insensitive to discuss the arrangements in front of her when she was not invited,” the panel added.

Bureau The News Hashtag

Recent Posts

Odisha to Roll Out Fintech Policy Soon, Says CM Majhi at Tech Summit

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday said the State Government is preparing…

9 hours ago

Odisha Reopens Scholarship Portal for Fresh Applications Under Medhabi Chhatra Protsahan Yojana

Bhubaneswar: The Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, has reopened the online portal for submission…

9 hours ago

Mass Drug Administration Programme Against Filariasis to Begin on February 10

Bhubaneswar: The Mass Drug Administration (MDA) programme for the prevention of filariasis will commence across…

9 hours ago

Odisha Begins Process to Convert Vacant Govt Buildings into Affordable Rental Housing under PMAY-U 2.0

Bhubaneswar: To provide affordable housing for the urban poor and working population, the Odisha government…

9 hours ago

CM Majhi Holds Pre-Budget Consultation with Experts, Stresses Public Participation in Budget 2026–27

Bhubaneswar: Reiterating his government’s focus on participatory governance, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on…

1 day ago

Odisha Govt Proposes Revised English Spellings for 24 Place Names

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has initiated a public consultation process on a proposal to revise…

2 days ago