Irene Glynn wins unfair dismissal award over Facebook post

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Irene Glynn won €10,564.62 from the Workplace Relations Commission for unfair dismissal, reported on 3 August 2023.

The Commission upheld her complaint against Carlow Dental Centre and found it had not investigated the allegation linked to a Facebook post. It said the alleged comments might have merited a warning but did not amount to gross misconduct warranting dismissal.

The award included €8,552.31 compensation under the Unfair Dismissals Act and €2,012.31 in notice pay for four weeks under the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act.