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flag A former PwC Belfast employee settled an age and disability discrimination claim for £150,000 without admission of liability.

flag A former PwC Belfast employee, who worked for over 40 years, has settled a discrimination claim for £150,000 (about €172,170) without the company admitting liability. flag She alleged age and disability discrimination, citing repeated comments about her age, technology skills, and caregiving responsibilities, as well as performance criticisms after filing a grievance. flag An internal review found harassment but not unlawful discrimination, and her appeal was denied. flag She left the company as part of the settlement, expressing heartbreak over her career’s end. flag The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland stated age discrimination is illegal and emphasized the value of older workers. flag PwC said it regretted the distress caused and reaffirmed its commitment to inclusivity.

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