Matthew McGranaghan awarded €43,840 after unfair dismissal

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Matthew McGranaghan was awarded €43,840 after the Workplace Relations Commission found he was unfairly dismissed by MEPC Music, reported on 29 August 2024.

The WRC found that McGranaghan was an employee in practice, although the company argued he was a self-employed contractor. It said he was paid a set fee, directed in work matters and had no flexibility over when he performed his work.

The €43,840 total comprised €26,880 for unfair dismissal, €5,000 for annual leave, €1,500 for public holiday entitlement, €500 for not receiving a written contract, €4,480 for minimum notice, €1,000 for Sunday work and €4,480 in lieu of notice.