The Workplace Relations Commission upheld David Blake’s unfair dismissal complaint and awarded him €4,500 gross compensation. The decision was dated 18 July 2025. Blake said Access Drains selected him for indefinite layoff without pay. The company said he had not been dismissed and described the layoff as a response to a business downturn. The adjudication officer found the selection process arbitrary and treated the company’s notice that no further work was available as a dismissal. The officer also found Blake had not provided sufficient details of his losses or mitigation efforts.
WRC awards Access Drains worker €4,500 for unfair dismissal
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