WRC rejects KCI worker’s constructive dismissal claim

The Workplace Relations Commission found Brendan Harrington’s constructive dismissal complaint against Kci Manufacturing Unlimited was not well founded in a decision dated 8 January 2025. He claimed changes to his role after 3M acquired the company left him with no reasonable option but to resign. KCI said it valued Harrington and wanted to retain him, and offered mediation or its grievance procedure before he resigned. The adjudication officer found the evidence did not establish a fundamental breach of contract and that Harrington did not meet the reasonableness test, including because he did not use the formal grievance procedure. No award was made.