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Keelings got legal letters from WRC boss amid concern over worker's 'extreme' LinkedIn posts, tribunal told as sacking upheld

Summary

A warehouse worker, Rudolf Csikos, has lost a challenge to his dismissal from Keelings Logistics Solutions after making "extreme" and "unfounded" claims on LinkedIn about the company's working hours being linked to the deaths of two former colleagues. His posts were deemed seriously defamatory, and he was dismissed for gross misconduct. The tribunal upheld the dismissal, noting that there was no evidence to support his allegations. Csikos had previously filed a statutory complaint under the Organisation of Working Time Act, which was rejected by the WRC. The tribunal found that he was not classified as a special category night worker and that his rostering was not restricted to eight-hour shifts. The company's disciplinary officer stated that the posts damaged the company's reputation and led to legal action. The adjudicator concluded that Csikos's statements were unfounded and that his dismissal was proportionate.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Keelings got legal letters from WRC boss amid concern over worker's 'extreme' LinkedIn posts, tribunal told as sacking upheld. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• November 2024 Other
• October 2024 Other
• June 2019 Other
• May 2025 Hearing Or Sentence
• October 2019 Other
• 2026-07-07 Publication

Why: "He stated that while she was HR manager, two colleagues died because of the employer's failure to comply with the Organisation of Working Time Act and its failure to carry out proper health screenings for night shift workers," he noted further. CNI source report

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