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Mr. Z v The Respondent [2019]

Posted In: Case Law
  • Decision Number
    ADJ-00018852
  • Legal Body
    Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)
  • Type of Claim / Jurisdiction
    Dismissal, Pay
Issues covered: Paternity Leave Entitlement; Payment of Wages Act; Breach of Fair Procedures

The Claimant commenced employment with the Respondent in March 2018. He finished his employment with the Respondent in August 2018.

On the 7th of June 2018, he enquired about his entitlement to take paternity leave. His Manager informed him that he was entitled to 3 days fully paid respondent leave, along with 2 weeks' statutory paternity leave. At a meeting with the Claimant’s manager in early July, he informed the Manager that his wife was due to give birth on the 9th of August and again he raised the issue of taking paternity leave. The Claimant submitted that the Manger did not appear to be impressed by the request but stated that he would investigate the matter.

On the 17th of July,

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This article is correct at 21/08/2019
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