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HSE failed to make appearance in pay claim where psychologist wrongly left on part time pay for years

Summary

The Workplace Relations Commission ruled that the Health Service Executive (HSE) failed to appear or defend itself in a pay claim brought by psychologist Diane O'Mahony. O'Mahony had been on a three‑year job‑sharing arrangement that ended when her partner left, leaving her with a "significant unmet clinical need" and increased responsibility. She sought to return to full‑time hours in March 2020 and again in May 2020, but her manager, Ms A, repeatedly denied her requests and gave no satisfactory explanation. After O'Mahony engaged a solicitor in June 2021, the HSE still did not respond. The tribunal found that O'Mahony was entitled to full‑time pay, as the job‑sharing contract had been in place for over three years and a suitable vacancy existed. The HSE was ordered to pay the difference between December 2020 and June 2021, amounting to €23,452.71, and the claim for €23,500 was upheld.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: HSE failed to make appearance in pay claim where psychologist wrongly left on part time pay for years. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• June 2019 Adjournment
• March 2020 Other
• May 2020 Other
• June 2021 Other
• December 2020 Other
• 2023-02-17 Publication

Topics

Stage Hearing Or Decision

Read the original CNI report