Constructive Dismissal Finding, but What More Could the Employer Have Done?
The Complainant in Frank O’Dwyer v Tesco Ireland ADJ-00034404 brought a constructive dismissal complaint against his former employer, Tesco Ireland, alleging that he was left with no alternative but to terminate his employment because of bullying on the part of the Store Manager.
Dismissal of Employee With Autoimmune Disease During Covid 19 Deemed Discriminatory
In the recent WRC case of Damien O’Sullivan v Fg Wilson Engineering (Dublin) Limited – ADJ-00030123 an employee was awarded €41,076.00 for a dismissal that was deemed to be a discriminatory dismissal in breach of the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015.
Fixed-Term Worker entitled to Contract of Indefinite Duration Despite Breaks in Service
In Alessio Caratti O Garatti v Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (“DIAS”) the Complainant was employed by the Respondent as a Postdoctoral researcher on a number of Fixed Term contracts in the years 2014 to 2021.
Despite Seriously Flawed Procedures, Zero Compensation Awarded for Unfair Dismissal
In Bridget Clarke v Paul Connolly[1], the Adjudicator found that the Respondent had unfairly dismissed the Complainant as he had not afforded the Complainant with her the basic rights of natural justice before making the decision of dismissal.
Labour Court Overturns WRC Finding of Discrimination – “Very Basis” for Complaint Not Well Founded
David Aranda Petit Delice Limited v Jessica Padayachee – EDA2219 is a recent Labour Court appeal of a decision of the Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”).
WRC Upholds Constructive Dismissal Complaint Following Employer’s Inadequate Response to Bullying Complaint
In Jade Gannon v Fides Playhouse Limited[1], the Complainant issued three complaints against her former employer, including a claim for constructive dismissal under the Unfair Dismissals legislation.
Labour Court Increased Unfair Dismissal Award in Employer’s Appeal
In the recent Labour Court case of Starrus Eco Holdings Limited t/a Panda/Greenstar v Ben Madichie, Determination No. UDD2247, the Respondent (employer) appealed the decision of a WRC Adjudicator,
Claim Against Employer for Discriminatory Dismissal during Maternity Leave Fails as WRC found Employee had Resigned
The recent WRC case of Svetlana Grodzicka v Astra Leisure and Ultra Fresh Services Limited – ADJ-00029417 involved allegations of discrimination on the grounds of family status and gender.
Period of Unpaid Lay-Off Disregarded in Calculating Payment In Lieu of Notice
Facts: The Complainant was employed by the Respondent from November 1989 until March 2020 when she was was laid off due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Labour Court Varies Redress Ordered by WRC, Replacing Compensation for Reinstatement Despite “Misgivings”
In Access IT CLG/Access IT v Andrea Galgey[1], the “Respondent” appealed the redress ordered by the Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) to the Labour Court (“Court”).