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The Complainant commenced employment with the Respondent pub in March 2014 as a Bar Tender. On 4th July 2019, the Respondent alleged that the Complainant served alcohol to two customers who were under the age of 23 years without asking for age identification and they turned out to be 17 years old and 18 years old. The Respondent had a mystery shopper at the premises at the time. The Complainant was suspended on pay and a disciplinary process was initiated. A disciplinary hearing took place on 8th July and the Complainant’s dismissal was confirmed by letter of 12th July for Gross Misconduct. The Complainant appealed the outcome, which was heard on 31st July 2019 and the dismissal was confirmed.