Labour Court rejects Teresa Burke’s appeal against Abbott Ireland

The Labour Court dismissed Teresa Burke’s appeal over her constructive dismissal complaint against Abbott Ireland, finding she lacked the service required to bring the claim. The decision was signed on 13 November 2025. Burke argued that her agency service continued when she moved to direct employment and that she was penalised after making protected disclosures. Abbott Ireland said she was employed by the agency for the first six months and began direct employment in October 2022. The court found she lacked the required service and affirmed the adjudication officer’s decision.