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Council hit by £4.6m employment tribunal payout

A council that harassed and discriminated against one of its directors will look to appeal an ‘excessive’ £4.6m award for damages by an employment tribunal.

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By Dan Peters | 18 March 2024

A council that harassed and discriminated against one of its directors will look to appeal an ‘excessive' £4.6m award for damages by an employment tribunal.

The £4.6m is equivalent to almost exactly £25 for every one of the borough's residents.

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