McVeigh v Amazingly Artisan Ltd t/a Café Vic Ryn [2026]
Decision Number: NIFET 35/25 Legal Body: Northern Ireland Fair Employment Tribunal
Published on: 04/11/2026
Issues Covered:
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Jason Elliott BL Barrister & Associate Head of School of Law, Ulster University
Jason Elliott BL Barrister & Associate Head of School of Law, Ulster University
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Jason Elliott was called to the Bar of Northern Ireland in 2013 and is the Associate Head of School of Law at Ulster University.  As a practising barrister, he has developed a largely civil practice representing individuals, companies and public bodies in litigation. This covers a wide range of areas including personal injuries, wills and employment law. In terms of employment law, he has represented both applicants and respondents in the Industrial Tribunal.   At Ulster University, Jason lectures extensively on the civil areas of practise such as Equity and Trusts and delivers employment law lectures for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Claimant:
Desmond McVeigh
Respondent:
Amazingly Artisan Ltd t/a Café Vic Ryn
Summary

Tribunal dismissed the claims relating to discrimination and working time for one shift undertaken as a trial. There was no basis that the way in which the claimant was treated during that shift was in relation to his religion or age. 

Background

The claimant applied for a job as a chef with the respondent. The claimant attended a trial shift which was expected to take place from 7am to 3pm on 5th March 2025.  Between 11am and 12.30pm the claimant left the premises without telling anyone and did not return.

The claimant alleged that he was subject to direct discrimination on the basis of his religion and age. The claimant stated in his witness statement that he is Catholic

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