Tag: Unfair Dismissal
David Henderson vs. Bohemians FC – “Sham Redundancy” Ruling
Complainant: David Henderson, former Chief Scout Respondent: Bohemian Football Club WRC Decision Date: July 2025 Compensation Awarded: €26,000 (2 years’ salary – the maximum allowed ...
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Bar One Racing – Unfair Dismissal and Procedural Failures
Respondent: Bar One Racing (bookmaker firm) Complainant: Unnamed employee Decision Date: June 2025 Award: €2,700 compensation Legislation: Unfair Dismissals Act 1977 Key Issue: Gross breaches ...
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Accountant Awarded €145,000 for Unfair Dismissal
WRC issues one of the largest awards of 2025 so far in a case every employer should learn from The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has ...
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Worker Dismissed During Fertility Treatment Awarded €10,000
WRC reminds employers that absence due to medical treatment doesn’t justify a sudden redundancy The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has awarded €10,000 to a woman ...
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Nanny Awarded €55,000 for Pregnancy-Related Dismissal
WRC reinforces that pregnancy is a protected ground under the Employment Equality Act 1998 The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has awarded €55,000 to Naomi Hanlon, ...
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Unfair Dismissal Claim Rejected Over Serious Data Breach
Date: August 2025 Case Type: Unfair Dismissal – Claim Dismissed Award: None – dismissal upheld Sector: Civil Service / Public Sector Topic: Unauthorised Access, Fair ...
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