The Labour Court found that a carer was unfairly dismissed by Thomond Lodge Nursing Home and recommended €5,000 compensation. The recommendation was signed on 17 December 2010.
The worker said she was dismissed without an investigation, representation or an opportunity to read the written complaint against her. The employer did not attend the hearing or submit a statement. The Court found there had been no investigation, the dismissal was pre-emptory and the worker had not been offered representation before she was dismissed.