WRC rejects Swissport worker’s constructive dismissal complaint

The Workplace Relations Commission found that Marco Meli was not unfairly dismissed after he resigned from Swissport during the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Meli said he was not given enough work or clear information about returning to full duties. Swissport said pandemic disruption led to widespread layoffs and that it offered him work, including full-time hours. The adjudication officer found the layoff was allowed by Meli’s contract, Swissport had not breached its obligations and acted reasonably, and Meli had not used the grievance process before resigning. The decision was dated 25 October 2023.