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Patrick O’Shea v MBC Products Ireland (Limited) MBC Project [2024]

Decision number:ADJ-00030303   Legal body: Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) Background:The Complainant claimed unfair dismissal, asserting that fair procedures were not followed. His employment contract was revised in January and May 2019, with a salary increase to €45,000 and set targets with commissions. On May 29, 2020, the Respondent dismissed him, citing neglect, care...
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Dismissal
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Worker v Rehab Enterprises Limited [2024]

Decision number:ADJ-00049146   Legal body: Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) Background:The Complainant, who had special needs that the organisation was aware of, argued that these needs and mitigating factors contributed significantly to her uncharacteristic behaviour. Namely, theft from a cloakroom. The central issue was not whether a sanction was necessary but whether Di...
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Dismissal Discrimination
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Alina Karabko v Tiktok Technology Ltd [2024]

Decision number:ADJ-00051600   Legal body: Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) Background: The Complainant argued that the Respondent failed to properly consider her request for remote working in accordance with the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 and the associated Code of Practice. She asserted that the Respondent focused solely on its business need...
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Policies and Procedures Remote and Hybrid Working
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An Administrative Worker v A Hospital [2024]

Decision number:IR.-.SC.-.00001308   Legal body: Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) Background: In June 2020, the worker lodged a complaint concerning her reassignment to the IPMS System in 2005, during which she received an Acting Grade 5 Allowance until April 2008. Although the allowance ceased after the system’s implementation, she continued similar duties and received a Train...
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Policies and Procedures
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Mary Roche v Kilkenny And Carlow Education And Training Board [2024]

Decision number:ADJ-00048318   Legal body: Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) Background: The Complainant alleged discrimination and victimisation under the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2023 and had requested to work from home during chemotherapy to avoid infection risks. This was denied by her employer, who required al...
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Cliona Holt v Veolia Energy Services Ireland Limited [2024]

Decision number:ADJ-00048216.   Legal body: Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) Background: The Complainant began working as a Group Commercial Accountant for the Respondent company in May 2019. In April 2023, she was suspended after sending an email mentioning that she had discussed a tender with a family member, who indicated that the Respondent was a preferred contractor. T...
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Dismissal Policies and Procedures Grievance and Dispute Resolution
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A Worker v Ryanair Holding PLC [2024]

Decision number:LCR23002   Legal body: Labour Court (LC) Background:The Labour Court referral involved a worker's dismissal from Ryanair Holdings PLC due to alleged misconduct. The worker initially referred the dispute to the Workplace Relations Commission under Section 13 of the Industrial Relations Act, 1969. However, Ryanair objected, preventing the m...
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Dismissal Policies and Procedures Grievance and Dispute Resolution
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Courtney Carey v WIX Online Platforms Limited [2024]

Decision number:ADJ-00048434   Legal body: Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) Background:The Complainant began working as a Customer Care Team Lead for the Respondent on January 4, 2019, with an annual salary of €40,000. Her employment was terminated on October 23, 2023, which she attributed to her vocal concerns about the Palestine conflict. Following her dismissal, she mad...
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Dismissal Policies and Procedures
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A Worker v A Government Body [2024]

Decision number:IR.-.SC.-.00001992   Legal body: Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) Background:The Worker commenced her employment with the Employer on August 17, 2015. After applying for a supervisor position in October 2021, she successfully secured a place on the panel later that year. However, in March 2022, she was removed from the panel due to having penalty points on her dr...
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Gráinne Sherlock v Pluralsight Ireland Ltd [2024]

Decision number:ADJ-00044941   Legal body: Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) Background:The Complainant was hired by an online education company as a Commercial Account Executive in Dublin, starting June 2019. The Complainant asserted her eventual selection for redundancy was unfair and pre-determined. She began her employment on a UK/Ireland Commercial team in Dublin and a...
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Dismissal Redundancy