Aeron James v Dawn Meats Ireland Unlimited t/a Dawn Meats [2022]
Decision Number: ADJ-00028372 Legal Body: Workplace Relations Commission
Published on: 09/05/2022
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Background

The Complainant was employed by the Respondent as a General Operative from the 7th of March 2010 until the 7th of May 2020, when his employment was terminated on the grounds of gross misconduct. The Complainant claimed that he was unfairly dismissed from his position and that the manner in which the dismissal was carried out was lacking in procedural fairness and natural justice.

The Respondent denied that the Complainant was unfairly dismissed from his employment and submitted that he was dismissed as a result of gross misconduct. The Respondent pleaded that the Complainant had been afforded fair procedures at all stages through the disciplinary process.

The Complainant sustained an injury at work on the 17th of March 2020

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