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Worker tells WRC she was 'physically sick' after CEO's alleged 'outburst'

Summary

Leonie Sheils, a former Symetri Ltd software worker, claims constructive dismissal after a CEO's alleged outburst on 8 July 2022. She says Cormac Lyons shouted at her and two other female staff, demanding keys and questioning their responsibility. She reports being physically sick on the motorway after the incident and experiencing an anxiety attack the following Monday. She filed a formal complaint to senior HR officer Johan Lundqvist in Sweden, but the company's handbook states appeals must be made to management, which Sheils found vague. Symetri argues that because Sheils quit in November 2022 before lodging a formal appeal, the company had no opportunity to address grievances. The Workplace Relations Commission hearing was adjourned, with a decision to be issued later. The case remains under the Unfair Dismissals Act 1977.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Worker tells WRC she was 'physically sick' after CEO's alleged 'outburst'. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• November 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
• Friday 8 July 2022 Other
• 8 June 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
• 8 July Other
• July 8th 2022 Other
• 2024-07-10 Publication

Why: " "I said I don't agree, because I'd asked for keys in the past and was told there'd be someone there to let me in," Ms Sheils said. CNI source report

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Stage Charge Or Pretrial

Read the original CNI report