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'People can get better jobs': WRC hears of high turnover in charities sector
2026-03-19
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:
- November 2024 Other
- 2026-03-19 Publication
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
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Outcome: Adjudication officer Penelope McGrath has adjourned the case to a later date.
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