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NHS Worker Wins £1,425 for Harassment Over Title Dispute

3/31/2026

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An employment tribunal ruled in favor of NHS worker Ilda Esteves, awarding £1,425 after harassment by Charles Oppong for calling her 'auntie'.
Esteves had asked him to stop.
Oppong argued the term signals respect in his Ghanaian culture.
The article urges embracing age and challenging stigma, noting that ignoring a person’s preferred title is disrespectful.

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An employment tribunal ruled in favor of NHS worker Ilda Esteves, awarding £1,425 after harassment by Charles Oppong for calling her 'auntie'.
Esteves had asked him to stop.
Oppong argued the term signals respect in his Ghanaian culture.
The article urges embracing age and challenging stigma, noting that ignoring a person’s preferred title is disrespectful.