WRC recommends €4,500 for Sales Representative dismissed during probation

The Workplace Relations Commission recommended that an Auto Dealer pay €4,500 compensation to a Sales Representative it found was unfairly dismissed during probation. The decision was dated 18 May 2020. The claimant said he left another job after being promised secure employment but was dismissed after five weeks. The respondent said his performance was below expectations. The adjudicator found that the claimant had not been told his work was below standard, and the respondent provided no records of performance discussions. The adjudicator also found that he was denied fair procedures, including representation and a right of appeal.