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Claire Corcoran v Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho [2012]
Decision Number: Legal Body: Workplace Relations Commission
Published on: 19/12/2012
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Background

Where the claimant felt she was constructively dismissed by the respondent company. Having considered all the evidence in the case the Tribunal determined that “the claimant did act reasonably. She tried to resolve the issue with the respondent prior to resigning, but the respondent failed to engage in a meaningful way”. The Tribunal further determined that compensation was the most appropriate remedy under the Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977 to 2007, and awarded the claimant €40,495.26.

http://www.eatribunal.ie/determinationAttachments/126df8d9-b87b-4978-981c-016b3bcb79cc.pdf

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