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Couple's Racial Bias Claims Dismissed After Dismissal Upheld

7/21/2025

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Peter Hedger and Katerina Dimitrova faced a setback in their lawsuit against Waitrose for racial discrimination after being fired for taking unauthorized leave. Despite their claims of bias due to their "tanned skin," an employment tribunal found their dismissal justified, citing gross misconduct for extending their trip to Bulgaria without notifying the company. Their allegations were ultimately dismissed.

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Peter Hedger and Katerina Dimitrova faced a setback in their lawsuit against Waitrose for racial discrimination after being fired for taking unauthorized leave. Despite their claims of bias due to their "tanned skin," an employment tribunal found their dismissal justified, citing gross misconduct for extending their trip to Bulgaria without notifying the company. Their allegations were ultimately dismissed.