Lorna Rooke, an NHS worker, was awarded nearly £30,000 in compensation after a colleague compared her to Darth Vader based on a Star Wars-themed personality test. An employment tribunal determined this comparison constituted a workplace detriment, negatively affecting Rooke's well-being and contributing to her resignation. Judge Kathryn Ramsden noted that linking a person to such a villain is insulting, despite attempts to argue positive traits associated with Darth Vader. Ultimately, the tribunal ruled that this incident, shared publicly among coworkers, caused Rooke emotional distress, warranting compensation.
The employment tribunal ruled that comparing Lorna Rooke to Darth Vader constituted a workplace detriment, affecting her negatively and ultimately contributing to her resignation.
The judge emphasized that associating a colleague with a notorious villain like Darth Vader is inherently insulting and can lead to significant emotional distress.
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