David McCullagh v Ballyseedy Restaurant Ltd [2024]
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Decision Number
ADJ-00051206 -
Legal Body
Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) -
Type of Claim / Jurisdiction
Dismissal, Pay, Annual Leave and Holiday Pay
Background:
The Complainant, with significant experience in food service and IT, began working for the Respondent as a Digital Transformation Specialist on a fixed-term contract from June to August 2021, while pursuing further studies in IT. His role, reporting directly to the CEO, was extended until May 2022, when he became a permanent employee as Head of IT and Procurement, working three days per week on a €50,000 annual salary. The Respondent, operating a garden centre and multiple restaurants, relied on the Complainant for IT installation, maintenance, procurement, stock control, and staff training across five sites. His employment was terminated on 13 January 2024, citing redundancy,
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