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Ageism row | HR worker, 45, felt victimised by younger colleagues who rebuffed her Christmas party suggestion

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HR worker, 45, felt victimised by younger colleagues who rebuffed her Christmas party suggestion

A HR worker who sued for age discrimination because her younger colleagues wanted to go clubbing for their company Christmas party has lost her tribunal fight.

Claudia Morel-Zifonte Palladino launched legal action against Reed In Partnership after her suggestion of a family-friendly venue for the work party was dismissed in favour of a more 'entertaining' option.

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