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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Black

Shop worker sexually harassed by male supervisor awarded £65k

  • Jayla Boyd settled a sexual harassment case against her former employer, JD Sports Fashion PLC, for £65,000.
  • Ms Boyd, who worked part-time while studying for her A-levels, was slapped on the bottom by a male supervisor at a Belfast store.
  • She reported the incident but claimed her employer failed to offer support, allowed her to continue working with the supervisor, and did not formally interview her about her complaint.
  • Ms Boyd also stated her personal information related to the incident was seen by other staff, and she felt embarrassed by a training session discussing a similar scenario, leading to her resignation.
  • JD Sports Fashion PLC apologised unreservedly, confirmed the individual involved is no longer employed, and stated they are reviewing their policies and procedures with the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland.

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Student awarded £65k after JD Sports supervisor sexual harassment case

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