WRC rejects content moderator’s unfair dismissal complaint after image policy breach

The Workplace Relations Commission found Calvin O’Beirne was not unfairly dismissed after he transferred an image from a content review process to an internal messaging system, breaching the client’s strict rules. The decision was dated 10 November 2022. O’Beirne said he shared the image to seek a second opinion and believed it was innocent. The company said its policies prohibited sharing such images and that it had followed investigation and disciplinary procedures. The officer found the investigation, disciplinary process and appeal were fair, and that dismissal was a reasonable response. The officer also found O’Beirne contributed to the situation. He withdrew his separate Pensions Act complaint at the hearing.