Summary
A grocery store manager in the UK won about $15,000 after he was excluded from a social media post by his boss on International Men's Day. The exclusion was ruled as harassment related to his disability by a tribunal.
Key Facts
- Darren Cooper, a grocery store manager at Sainsbury's, was excluded from a social media post meant to celebrate male leaders.
- Cooper was on sick leave for anxiety when the post was made.
- The post included photos and names of all other regional store managers but left out Cooper.
- Cooper claimed the exclusion worsened his health and led to questions about his job status.
- Cooper filed legal action against Sainsbury's for disability discrimination, harassment, and unfair dismissal.
- The tribunal dismissed discrimination and unfair dismissal claims but agreed on harassment and unfavorable treatment.
- Cooper was awarded £11,852 ($15,872) in compensation.
- The tribunal noted that Cooper's exclusion was due to his boss's conscious decision, not Cooper's status or wishes.
