Summary
A KFC franchisee in south-east London was fined nearly £70,000 after a manager called an Indian worker a "slave" and required him to work extra hours. A tribunal found that the worker faced race discrimination and harassment, leading to his resignation. The company was also told to provide training on discrimination to staff.
Key Facts
- A KFC franchisee in south-east London was fined about £70,000.
- The fine was due to a manager's racist comment towards an Indian employee.
- The manager called the worker a "slave" and made him work extra hours.
- The employee's request for time off was denied, partly due to his race.
- A tribunal found the worker faced racial discrimination and harassment.
- The worker resigned after these incidents, and there was no proper investigation.
- The tribunal awarded the worker £66,800 in compensation.
- Nexus Foods Limited was ordered to start a training program on workplace discrimination.
