UK Woman Wins $40K Lawsuit Against Her Employer after Personality Tests Compared Her to Darth Vader
I promise I'm not making this up.
Published 1 month ago in Funny
In 2023, Lorna Rooke was asked to partake in a team-bonding exercise at work in which she took a Star Wars-themed personality test. The results of said test, however, caused her deep pain and suffering as she was told her personality resembled that of space-fascist and notable absent father, Darth Vader.
Rooke, who worked as a training and practice supervisor in the National Health Service’s Blood and Transplant sector, didn't actually fill out the personality test herself, but was given results from one of her coworkers. She claimed it impacted the way her coworkers precieved her and made her feel uncomfortable at work.
According to the NYPost, the employment judge overseeing the case said, “Darth Vader is a legendary villain of the Star Wars series, and being aligned with his personality is insulting.” Rooke was awarded £28,989.61 ($38,729) in compensation.
So let this be a lesson to companies trying to create a "fun" environment for their employees through games and events. Save your money and give it to your employees.
People don't want pizza parties, they want raises!