Orla Sheehy awarded €55,000 for unfair dismissal

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Orla Sheehy’s unfair dismissal complaint against Megagen Implants UK Ltd was upheld by the Workplace Relations Commission, with adjudicating officer Michael McEntee ordering €55,000 for two years’ loss of earnings. The order allowed a deduction reflecting a €4,200 statutory redundancy payment already made. The WRC found the employer had not met the standard of proof for redundancy. The proceedings were reported on 7 November 2022.