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Chef whose case was interrupted by hoax bomb threat wins €13k for constructive dismissal
Summary
Norman Tanju, a development chef with PBR Restaurants Ltd, claimed constructive dismissal after the company attempted to shift him from weekday head‑office work to weekend shifts at a restaurant, subjected him to bullying during a stress‑related sick leave, and failed to address his complaints. He resigned in November 2022 after the firm deemed his absence unauthorised and threatened disciplinary action. Tanju argued the employer breached his contract by not giving 28 days' notice of the change and by altering his working pattern without consent. The WRC found the grievance handling inadequate and unfair, concluding Tanju had met the constructive dismissal threshold. He was awarded €13,269 for lost earnings and continuing losses. The case was interrupted by a hoax bomb threat that caused an evacuation of the hearing venue but had no connection to Tanju's claim. The matter was later heard in full.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Chef whose case was interrupted by hoax bomb threat wins €13k for constructive dismissal. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- October 2022 Other
- 10 October Other
- 23 October 2022 Other
- 8 November Other
- March 2023 Other
- July 27 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2024-03-12 Publication
Why: A chef who had to evacuate the Workplace Relations Commission with his solicitor because of a hoax bomb threat during his case has won a claim for constructive dismissal against a Dublin restaurant group. CNI source report
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