Edward Timmins loses unfair dismissal claim at WRC

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Fine Gael councillor Edward Timmins lost his unfair dismissal claim at the Workplace Relations Commission, reported on 13 February 2023. The WRC found his employer had made him redundant after a restructuring process at its Blessington business.

The adjudication officer found there was a genuine redundancy situation. He said Timmins made a “major mistake” by refusing to take part in an appeal, which would have given him a chance to raise concerns about the process.

The company said it needed to restructure after its US expansion failed, financial management needs fell following new software, and it sought to reduce costs. Timmins had argued that the redundancy followed a dispute with the company’s owner over withdrawals from the business.