WRC backs communications provider in probation dismissal dispute

The WRC did not recommend in favour of a business development director who challenged his dismissal during probation by a communications service provider. In a recommendation dated 29 March 2022, it found that he had been dismissed for performance-related reasons and had not been subjected to unfair dismissal. The worker said he had not been told his performance was unsatisfactory or given targets, feedback or a chance to improve. The employer said he had generated too few sales, held seven client meetings in six months and had been told about its concerns. It also said it allowed an appeal at his request, which was unsuccessful.