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Shop worker sexually harassed by male supervisor awarded £65k

JD Sports acknowledged and apologised for the significant upset, distress, and injury to feelings experienced by Jayla Boyd — JD Sports acknowledged and apologised for the significant upset, distress, and injury to feelings experienced by Jayla Boyd (Equality Commission for Northern Ireland/PA Wire)

Jayla Boyd settled a sexual harassment case against her former employer, JD Sports Fashion PLC, for £65,000.
Ms Boyd, who worked part-time while studying for her A-levels, was slapped on the bottom by a male supervisor at a Belfast store.
She reported the incident but claimed her employer failed to offer support, allowed her to continue working with the supervisor, and did not formally interview her about her complaint.
Ms Boyd also stated her personal information related to the incident was seen by other staff, and she felt embarrassed by a training session discussing a similar scenario, leading to her resignation.
JD Sports Fashion PLC apologised unreservedly, confirmed the individual involved is no longer employed, and stated they are reviewing their policies and procedures with the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland.

Student awarded £65k after JD Sports supervisor sexual harassment case — In full