WRC rejects former Concern manager Lee Caluan’s unfair dismissal claim

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The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) dismissed Lee Caluan’s complaint against Concern Worldwide under the Unfair Dismissals Act 1977. The tribunal found that his dismissal was within the range a reasonable employer could consider appropriate and proportionate.

Caluan had challenged his dismissal from his call-centre manager role. Concern’s disciplinary panel upheld seven of nine allegations and concluded that his conduct amounted to gross misconduct; the dismissal was upheld on appeal. The WRC adjudicator found the disciplinary process had followed fair procedures and natural justice.