WRC rejects worker’s unfair dismissal complaint

The Workplace Relations Commission rejected a cleaner and kitchen porter’s unfair dismissal complaint, finding that the employer acted reasonably in seeking clarification before arranging his return to work. The decision was dated 2 September 2016. The worker said he had been given no shifts after being certified fit to return from sick leave. The employer said it needed to understand his expected absences before agreeing arrangements. The officer considered his previous lengthy absences and his statement that he expected to need eight weeks off each year for treatment.