Plumber, 69, awarded £25,000 after bosses called him ‘Half-dead Dave’ because of his age

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A 69 year-old plumber has been awarded £25,000 after his bosses called him “Half-dead Dave” because of his age.

An employment tribunal heard David Robson was often labelled “Half-dead” by his co-workers on site – a “derogatory” name later picked up by his bosses – which left him feeling “saddened and embarrassed”.