'Laughed at her' | Sainsbury's manager said worker was 'over emotional' after colleague's threats

A Sainsbury’s employee has won an employment tribunal after a colleague called her a “fucking bitch”, before being told by a manager that she was overreacting to the situation.

Deborah Oziel, an employee at the supermarket’s East Finchley store, resigned in April 2023 and later brought claims against the retailer including constructive unfair dismissal, whistleblowing detriment and sex discrimination. An Employment Tribunal in Watford found in her favour and awarded her £59,333.14 in compensation, including injury to feelings and aggravated damages.