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EA director claims dismissal was withdrawn before he was fired again

Summary

In a High Court hearing, Philippe Grenet, 56, former director of Electronic Arts Ireland, argues that his dismissal as director of global delivery service was unlawful and that a second dismissal was a sham. Grenet was initially dismissed in November after an alleged inappropriate remark during a video call. He denies the remark and claims it was a clumsy, ill‑advised expression. A temporary injunction was granted ex‑parte and he seeks to keep it until the full hearing. EA, represented by Mark Connaughton SC, maintains that it was entitled to dismiss him under his contract. The case, opened before Mr Justice Tony O'Connor, is expected to conclude on Wednesday. The court will consider whether the first dismissal lacked proper investigation and fair procedures, and whether the second dismissal was technically flawed because the decision was made by a senior employee of EA's American parent rather than an officer of the Irish company.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: EA director claims dismissal was withdrawn before he was fired again. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• December 10th Other
• 2018-12-18 Publication

Why: Counsel said no reason was given by the employer for the so-called second decision to terminate his client's employment. CNI source report

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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