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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Aisha Rimi

HMRC worker sacked after row with boss about taking New Year’s Eve off wins £250,000 payout

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An admin worker with HMRC who suffered from depression has won almost £250,000 in compensation after being sacked following an argument with her “robust” manager, who she said made her life “a misery”.

Elaine Worsley, who had been employed by HMRC for 45 years, fell out with Linda Marrison after her boss refused to let her take New Year’s Eve off, an employment tribunal heard.

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