Receptionist abused by boss awarded €25,000

A RECEPTIONIST subjected to a tirade of abuse by one of her bosses for allegedly starting a new job when she knew she was pregnant has been awarded €25,000 compensation.

The Employment Appeals Tribunal heard a manager at Dublin freight company Avant Shipping Agencies also described the woman as “a floozy and stay-at-home mother” during an office party in January 2007.

The tribunal ordered Avant to pay Lesley Richardson of Gleanna Alainn, Tullyallen, Co Louth, €25,000 after it ruled the incident was part of a “pattern of behaviour” within the firm to undermine her position.