WRC rejects Caroline Loughlin’s constructive dismissal complaint

The Workplace Relations Commission found that Caroline Loughlin was not constructively dismissed by Ability West CLG in a decision dated 14 December 2022. Loughlin, a school nurse, said the employer had not adequately addressed her written bullying complaint and that she had to resign. Ability West said it followed its policy and arranged mediation, which Loughlin did not complete before resigning. The adjudication officer found that the employer had delays and deficiencies in arranging mediation, but that mediation was under way when Loughlin resigned. She resigned before it took place and did not give the employer the opportunity to resolve the issues.