Richard Assan, a black security manager, was awarded £361,000 after a tribunal determined he faced continuous racial bullying and discrimination during his employment at Vigilant Security from 2007 to 2022. Notably, Assan endured derogatory comments, including being called a 'slave' by a colleague, which the judge ruled as having caused him clear detriment. The tribunal highlighted a significant racial imbalance within the company's management, finding that Assan's treatment was a clear result of racism and that the company failed to disprove discrimination claims.
The judge highlighted the racial imbalance in the company, noting Assan's treatment was plainly a result of his race and discriminatory conduct.
Assan stated that he endured continuous bullying and racial discrimination while working at Vigilant Security for over 15 years before resigning.
The tribunal awarded Assan £361,000 after determining his experiences, including being called a slave, were detrimental and clearly race-based.
The judge emphasized that while some managers may not have discriminated, the burden was on the company to prove otherwise, which it failed to do.
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