Disciplinary Proceedings with Pending Criminal Prosecution Against an Employee
Published on: 06/08/2015
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Today’s article looks at Rogers v An Post, a case in which the Plaintiff unsuccessfully sought an injunction to postpone a disciplinary process pending the outcome of criminal proceedings against him.

Case Name and Reference: Rogers –v- An Post (Judgement of Keane J on 25th July 2014) Record No. 2014/3750P

Court Or Tribunal: High Court

Jurisdiction/Subject Matter: Disciplinary proceedings with pending criminal prosecution against an employee.


Background

Kevin Rogers (“the Plaintiff”) was the acting branch manager in Roscommon post office until the 28th March 2012. He was suspended on full pay by his employer on that date. He remained suspended on full pay at the date of this judgement.

05.03.12 - The Plaintiff allegedly engaged in the mistreatment

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