Cliona Holt loses constructive dismissal claim over tender

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Cliona Holt’s constructive dismissal claim against Veolia Energy Services Ireland Ltd was rejected by the Workplace Relations Commission in a decision published on 26 July 2024.

Holt, a group commercial accountant, was suspended after discussing a tender with an employee of the contracting firm, having previously been encouraged by her employer to discuss work matters with that contact.

The adjudicator found the suspension unreasonable but concluded that Veolia’s handling of the matter afterwards was reasonable, and that Holt acted unreasonably in her response before resigning.

The adjudicator rejected her complaint, finding she had not established constructive dismissal.