Nick Peras v Moneygaff Metalwork Ltd. [2024]

Posted In: Case Law
  • Decision Number
    ADJ-00047162
  • Legal Body
    Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)
  • Type of Claim / Jurisdiction
    Health and Safety, Contracts of Employment
Issues covered: Health and Safety – Penalisation – Contract of Employment

Background:

The Complainant was employed as a General Operative for the Respondent from 21 April 2023 to 2 July 2023. The Complainant alleged this end of his employment was contrary to the contract between the parties, and that he was entitled to a permanent contract. The Complainant alleged the termination of his employment was a form of penalisation against him for having asked the Respondent for a Safe Pass and for raising concerns about his needs for PPE or a contract of employment in writing. The Respondent said the Complainant was unable to produce an Irish driving license, which caused the Respondent to be unable to provide the Complainant with work and causing the Complainant to go

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This article is correct at 14/03/2024
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