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GP receptionist who said colleague called her a 'lazy b***h' tells WRC apology wasn't 'genuine'
Summary
Gwen Doyle, a receptionist at Athboy Family Practice, claims she was constructively dismissed in October 2024 after a colleague repeatedly called her a "lazy b***h." She says the apology she received from the colleague and the practice manager was not genuine, but rather dictated. Doyle alleges the clinic's management failed to investigate her formal grievance and did not address the toxic work environment, leaving her with no other option. Her union, Siptu, presented the case to the Workplace Relations Commission, arguing the employer's efforts were insufficient. The employer's solicitor, Terry Gorry, contended that "strenuous efforts" were made to resolve the issue. The WRC hearing is adjourned to later in the summer for further cross‑examination.
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What: Report matter: GP receptionist who said colleague called her a 'lazy b***h' tells WRC apology wasn't 'genuine'. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- October 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 2024 Other
- July 2024 Adjournment
- 2025-07-08 Publication
Why: A medical clinic receptionist claims she was forced to quit because her employer failed to address a "toxic" work atmosphere after she said a colleague repeatedly called her a "lazy b***h" to her face. CNI source report
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Outcome: Adjudication officer Michael McEntee has adjourned the matter to later in the summer, when Mr Gorry is expected to continue with his cross-examination of the complainant.
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Outcome: Adjudication officer Michael McEntee has adjourned the matter to later in the summer, when Mr Gorry is expected to continue with his cross-examination of the complainant.
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