Cassie Greene v Kareplan

Posted In: Case Law
  • Decision Number
    ADJ-00049567
  • Legal Body
    Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)
  • Type of Claim / Jurisdiction
    Dismissal, Discipline
Issues covered: discipline; dismissal

Summary Sentence:
The Adjudication Officer concluded that the Complainant did not utilise the internal grievance procedure, rendering her resignation premature and unjustified. The complaint was not upheld.

Background:
Upon returning from maternity leave at the start of August 2023, the Complainant was offered a less favourable ‘scheduler’ position, with an increased workload. The Complainant refused the new role due to a lack of explanation from the Respondent. She was later informed that her previous role would be shared with another promoted employee if she insisted on returning to that specific position. Despite requesting meetings on August 2 and 14, she met with her manager on August

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This article is correct at 27/06/2024
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