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Northern Ireland
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Karen Doherty v Southwest Doctors On Call CLG [2024]

Posted In: Case Law
  • Decision Number
    ADJ-00045623
  • Legal Body
    Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)
  • Type of Claim / Jurisdiction
    Dismissal, Policies and Procedures
Issues covered: Unfair Dismissal; Fair Procedures; Disciplinary Process; Employment Contract; Performance Review

Background:
The Complainant began working as a part-time Receptionist for a GP on-call service on 13 October 2020, earning €12,487.11 annually. She described attending several call review meetings without receiving minutes or summaries and felt exhausted during them. At her disciplinary meeting, she was unclear about the reasons for her dismissal, alleging that it was particularly harsh, and she was told she was not good at her job. After seeking union advice, she submitted a grievance, but this was not investigated, and she felt there was no point in appealing, believing the decision was already made. She denied receiving her employment contract. After her dismissal, she applied for several

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This article is correct at 17/09/2024
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