Martin Murphy awarded €500 for unfair dismissal after row

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Martin Murphy was awarded €500 for unfair dismissal by the Workplace Relations Commission after a 15 September 2023 row at a Cork fast-food restaurant.

The WRC found that Murphy was dismissed without notice, with no written reason or formal disciplinary procedure. It said instant dismissal was unwarranted despite conflict over the altercation and some aggression by Murphy.

The manager said Murphy was holding a knife during the argument; Murphy denied pointing it towards the manager. The WRC considered the dispute but found the employer should have used a disciplinary process.

The Irish Examiner reported the decision on 24 April 2024.