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Nicholas Collins v Swissport Ireland Limited [2024]

Posted In: Case Law
  • Decision Number
    ADJ-00052319
  • Legal Body
    Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)
  • Type of Claim / Jurisdiction
    Dismissal, Contracts of Employment, Policies and Procedures
Issues covered: Unfair Dismissal; Procedural Fairness; Employment Terms

Background:

The Complainant, employed by the Respondent since October 2004, served as Cargo Compliance Manager at the time of his dismissal in December 2023. His role entailed overseeing compliance with aviation safety and cargo export regulations. His dismissal arose following an Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) inspection, during which compliance failures were identified, leading to a temporary suspension of the Respondent’s operations. Despite subsequent revalidation, an issue emerged when it was discovered that cargo had been dispatched during the unregulated period, contrary to regulatory requirements. The Complainant, unaware of the shipment, escalated the matter to Senior Management,

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This article is correct at 27/11/2024
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