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Legal loophole means no payment despite award

A woman who won her case for constructive dismissal and sex discrimination is unlikely to receive any money. Although her lawyers say she was entitled to around £600,000, a legal loophole means she will receive nothing. After she was awarded compensation, the company involved, Bolton-based Retail Personnel Solutions (RPS) went into administration. The owner then formed a new company called Recruitment Personnel Solutions (RPS).

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