£15,000 payout for lesbian teacher [Independent.ie]
- Published: 17 June 2010
A special needs teacher who claimed she was discriminated against at Tor Bank School for being a lesbian was given a £15,000 payout, it has been disclosed.
Jill Young, 37, began working at the Dundonald school in September 2003. She blamed the principal for bullying and harassment and accused him of suggesting she should leave. She left after three years.
The South Eastern Education and Library Board agreed to pay the money without admitting liability.
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