'Deeply upsetting' | Duo overlooked for promotion win race case against housing association

Two employees were racially discriminated against when they were overlooked for promotions, an employment tribunal has ruled.

Natalie James and Joanna Saine have received a financial settlement totalling £95,000, following a legal case against London and Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q).

L&Q had originally advertised three vacancies, with six internal candidates in the running for the positions. Of the half-dozen, three were white and three black (and/or black/white mixed). Both successful candidates were white, with L&Q deciding to re-advertise the third vacancy externally, regardless of the interview process finding the three black candidates were not "not appointable".

The tribunal found that L&Q failed to properly consider Ms James and Ms Saine for leadership positions, basing the decisions not to appoint on subjective views.