WRC finds Mariusz Skalski was not unfairly dismissed

The Workplace Relations Commission found that Mariusz Skalski was not unfairly dismissed by Mulleadys Limited. The WRC dated its decision 13 February 2023. Skalski challenged his dismissal under the Unfair Dismissals Act. The company said he committed gross misconduct by attending work during a period of self-isolation and confronting colleagues. He argued that the investigation was incomplete and dismissal was disproportionate. The adjudication officer found that Skalski attended the workplace during self-isolation and engaged in an altercation with a colleague. The officer considered the conduct gross misconduct and said a reasonable employer would have dismissed him in the circumstances.