Amanda Jones loses constructive dismissal claim against Tigers Childcare

The Workplace Relations Commission found that Amanda Jones was not unfairly dismissed after she resigned from Tigers Childcare. The decision was dated 10 January 2024. Jones said she was forced to resign following an investigation into an alleged data breach and the stress it caused. Tigers Childcare said it was investigating a potential breach involving an employee’s salary information. The adjudication officer found no essential contract breach or conduct making it impossible for Jones to continue working. The officer also found that she had not used the available grievance procedure before resigning and had not acted reasonably in leaving without doing so. Her complaint failed. In plain terms, the officer found that the evidence did not show Tigers Childcare had effectively forced Jones out of her job.