The Workplace Relations Commission awarded Sarah Hynes €19,000 after finding she was unfairly dismissed by French Furze Autos Limited t/a Vt Autos Limited. The decision was dated 31 July 2024.
Hynes worked in an administrative role from December 2020 until her dismissal in October 2023. She said the company gave no reason for dismissing her and followed no dismissal procedures. The respondent did not attend the hearing, and the adjudicator was satisfied it had received full notice.
The adjudicator found no reason had been given and no fair procedure followed. Employers must have a substantial reason for dismissal and use a fair process. The decision said Hynes made some effort to find work, but described it as feeble against the relevant standard while acknowledging family constraints. The €19,000 compensation was described as approximately six months’ wages.