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Worker who was made redundant after taking time off for IVF wins €10k

Summary

A manager who had taken time off for IVF treatment was told upon her return that her job was being made redundant. She had informed her employer in November 2021 that she would embark on IVF and had stepped back from a managerial role to reduce stress. She began as an assistant manager in September 2020, became manager in July 2021, and took a fortnight's leave in January 2022 for her first embryo transfer. Further transfers were planned for March and May, and she took leave for those as well. After the first transfer she returned to work, only to receive a letter on 3 February 2022 stating her role was redundant. She finished before the termination date of 20 February and was paid in lieu of notice. The Workplace Relations Commission found no consultation had taken place and ruled the dismissal unfair, awarding €10,000 in compensation. The decision was anonymised due to the private medical details.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Worker who was made redundant after taking time off for IVF wins €10k. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• November 2021 Other
• September 2020 Other
• July 2021 Other
• January 2022 Other
• 3 February 2022 Other
• 20 February Other
• 20 March 2025 Other
• 2025-04-03 Publication

Topics

Stage Hearing Or Decision

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