WRC awards finance manager €4,500 after probation dismissal

The WRC upheld a worker's dispute over his dismissal during probation and awarded him €4,500. The recommendation was dated 2 April 2026. The finance manager said he was dismissed without a reason and was told the company wanted a more vocal manager. The company did not attend the hearing. The adjudication officer said the employer could terminate employment during probation but was expected to explain why the worker had not passed probation and follow fair procedures. She found no reason had been provided and that the dismissal had a significant impact on the worker and his family, who lost their accommodation and had to change the children’s schools.