Irish woman wins £23k after boss repeatedly shouted ‘potato’ at her in mock accent
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March 10, 2026
AN Irish woman has won £23,000 after her boss repeatedly shouted "potato" at her in a mock accent. Bernadette Hayes was subjected to a barrage of taunts while working for engineering firm West Leeds Civils, an employment tribunal ruled. Mick Atkins, the company director, would repeatedly shout “potato” at her when she entered the office....
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