Overview
- Publishing his ruling on December 31, Employment Judge James Hendry upheld the summary dismissal and dismissed claims of unfair dismissal, direct sex discrimination and harassment.
- In March 2024 at Dundee’s Strathmore Lodge, colleagues heard Charles Markie say there would not be a housing shortage without taking in refugees and to send them back on a f****** boat.
- A shocked colleague reported the incident to line manager Tracey Young, leading to a disciplinary hearing chaired by service manager Karen Good.
- Good found the remarks racist, said they undermined trust in his ability to support refugees and amounted to gross misconduct warranting dismissal.
- Markie, 56, a nearly 20‑year employee, told managers he meant no harm, initially disputed using the F‑word and described the comments as his personal opinion.