Tribunal throws out ‘serial litigator’s’ ageism claims

An Employment Tribunal has thrown out the latest claims of a chartered accountant who made tens of thousands of pounds after accusing 22 firms of age discrimination.

Margaret Keane, 50, targeted dozens of adverts recruiting for "newly qualified" and "entry level" candidates - even though she had 18 years’ experience.

After her applications failed to net her even an interview, she took legal action under age discrimination laws brought in 2006. A dozen firms then a... (191 more words)

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