The Workplace Relations Commission found that Pierce Lynch was not unfairly dismissed by Gaelform Ltd after a physical altercation with a colleague. The company said it investigated the incident and dismissed both employees for gross misconduct. Lynch said he pushed the colleague in self-defence and did not appeal because he had no faith in the process. The adjudicator found the investigation and disciplinary process fair and transparent, and Lynch’s conduct amounted to gross misconduct. The dismissal was proportionate and within the range of reasonable responses, so the complaint was not well founded. The decision was dated 19 September 2022.
WRC rejects welder’s unfair dismissal complaint after workplace altercation
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