WRC rejects Maite Gutierrez Fenoll’s unfair dismissal complaint

The Workplace Relations Commission rejected Maite Gutierrez Fenoll’s complaint that Interactive Brokers Ireland Ltd unfairly dismissed her. Adjudication Officer Michael McEntee found the disciplinary process fair and the dismissal proportionate. The decision was dated 12 May 2026. Gutierrez Fenoll argued that attendance and remote-working evidence had been misunderstood and that dismissal for gross misconduct was excessive. The company said its investigation identified inconsistencies in attendance records and that it followed its procedures. The WRC accepted that the employer could rely on concerns about her credibility and honesty in a position of trust. No award was made.