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'People can get better jobs': WRC hears of high turnover in charities sector

Date
2026-03-19
Stage
Trial

Summary

A former Aware chief executive told the Workplace Relations Commission that limited pay opportunities contribute to staff turnover in the charities sector. The evidence came during Leah O'Brien's unfair-dismissal complaint, in which she alleges her redundancy followed concerns about management style and low morale.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'People can get better jobs': WRC hears of high turnover in charities sector. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Why: He gave the evidence as an ex-administrator at the mental health charity argued she was put out of her job by its then director of services because she criticised his management style amid "low morale" among head office staff. CNI source report

Case subjects

Leah O'Brien

Applicant

Outcome: Adjudication officer Penelope McGrath has adjourned the case to a later date.

Topics

Stage Trial

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