The Labour Court rejected a worker's challenge to the fairness of Zehnacker Ireland Healthcare's investigation into alleged racist and culture-based comments. In a recommendation dated 10 August 2017, the Court supported the company's final written warning, finding that its disciplinary action was not unreasonable. The worker said he had not received the investigation's terms of reference and that there was no evidence to support the allegations. Zehnacker said it interviewed 11 staff members and gave him copies of the allegations and statements. The Court noted that he admitted a significant proportion of the comments and rejected describing them as banter as an acceptable defence.
Labour Court backs Zehnacker Ireland Healthcare warning after investigation
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