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Manager awarded for 'inexcusable' manner of dismissal

Summary

The Workplace Relations Commission ruled that a HR manager should receive €7,500 compensation for the "inexcusable" manner in which she was dismissed. The manager, who was on probation, was escorted out of the office by the managing director while her desk was cleared and her partner awaited outside. She described the event as embarrassing and humiliating, noting that colleagues laughed at her discomfort and that the conversation took place within earshot of other employees. The dismissal followed her complaint about a male colleague's "disrespectful" emails, but the director said it was unrelated to that dispute and was simply a matter of her being a "bad fit". The adjudicating officer highlighted that the employer failed to observe basic civility and fairness, and recommended the compensation payment.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Manager awarded for 'inexcusable' manner of dismissal. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• 2023-02-16 Publication

Why: "Whatever room for doubt up there may be about the reason for her termination the manner in which it was carried out was inexcusable," he wrote, adding that there was no explanation given by the employer for its actions. CNI source report

Topics

Stage Trial

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