Ilda Esteves, a 61-year-old healthcare assistant of Indian heritage working for the UK's National Health Service (NHS), successfully claimed harassment against a colleague who referred to her as 'auntie.' The Watford Employment Tribunal, led by Judge George Alliott, ruled that the remarks made by staff nurse Charles Oppong constituted harassment based on age and sex, awarding Esteves £1,425.15 in damages for emotional distress. Although 'auntie' is a term of respect in Ghanaian culture, the tribunal found that Esteves had explicitly requested to be called by her first name, and the comments contributed to an offensive work environment. The incidents occurred between June and September 2023. Esteves' other claims regarding race discrimination and victimization were dismissed by the tribunal, which also denied her request for anonymity during the proceedings, citing public interest in justice.