All the updated news related to geraldine mcgahey

All the news related to geraldine mcgahey updated in real time

Found 8

forgeraldine mcgahey

Order by:

Northern Ireland

Not the time to ‘play about’ with anti-discrimination laws in NI, MPs told

Fair employment legislation in Northern Ireland remains relevant despite census results showing a continued growth in the middle ground, MPs have been told. Geraldine McGahey, the chief commissioner of the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland, ...

16 Nov 2022 at 14:53

Northern Ireland

Former O2 worker receives £160,000 settlement in disability discrimination case

A sales adviser who said his former employer did not properly implement recommendations to assist his return to work after he was diagnosed with a degenerative disc disease has settled his disability claim. The case, which was supported by the ...

17 May 2024 at 10:38

Woman settles case over alleged sexual harassment at a work Christmas dinner

A woman has settled a case of alleged sexual harassment at a work Christmas dinner. Fernanda Hermosilla settled her case against a colleague for £21,000 and against her employer, the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, for £15,000. Ms ...

13 Dec 2024 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

Teachers’ exemption from fair employment laws should end, committee told

The exemption of teachers in Northern Ireland from fair employment legislation should be abolished, the chief commissioner of the Equality Commission has said. Geraldine McGahey told the Stormont Executive Office Committee that teachers ...

16 Feb 2022 at 17:55

Northern Ireland

‘True reflection of hate crimes will not be apparent until legislation amended’

Hate crimes will remain underreported until legislation is amended to encourage victims to come forward, the chief commissioner of the Equality Commission has said. Geraldine McGahey said she “fears” hate crimes are “greatly ...

25 Jul 2022 at 23:40

Northern Ireland

Former Citibank employee settles sex discrimination case for £215,000

A woman who alleged sex discrimination after she was not given the opportunity for promotion while on maternity leave has settled the case for £215,000. Maeve Bradley took the case against Citibank N.A. UK, supported by the ...

26 Mar 2025 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

Woman who was sexually harassed at Christmas party is awarded almost £19,000

A woman who was sexually harassed at a work Christmas party has been awarded £18,857 by an industrial tribunal. Shirley Lyons worked as a designer/sales consultant with Starplan in Portadown from June 2013 until April 2018....

15 Mar 2023 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

Man who sought reduced working hours after strokes settles discrimination case

A man who asked for reduced working hours after having two strokes has settled a disability and age discrimination case against his former employer for £100,000. Property developer Fraser Partners Ltd settled the case ...

07 Aug 2025 at 00:01

Years
2025

Related keywords
equality commission for northern ireland
geraldine mcgahey

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.