Ms Z awarded €10,000 for discriminatory dismissal

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Ms Z was awarded €10,000 for discriminatory constructive dismissal by the Workplace Relations Commission, reported on 20 March 2023.

The complaint concerned a voice note sent by mistake by her supervisor, referring to Ms Z’s anxiety disorder and saying she had to be dismissed.

Adjudicating officer Gaye Cunningham found the recording’s tone and language deeply offensive and said it indicated an intention to dismiss Ms Z.

The WRC accepted that Ms Z could not use workplace grievance procedures given her mental health difficulties, and found little follow-up by the employer about her return.