The Bar of Ireland
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Patrick's legal education is robust, beginning with a BCL Law Degree from University College Cork (2012-2016), followed by an LL.M in Business Law from the same institution (2016-2017), and culminating in a Barrister-at-Law Degree from The Honorable Society of King’s Inns in Dublin (2019-2021). He has extensive experience on the South-West Circuit, handling Civil, Family, and Criminal Law cases, as well as advising the Citizen Advice Service. He has worked as an employment consultant, dealing with workplace investigations and bankruptcy procedures.
Summary Sentence:
Parties reached agreements; Respondent admitted unfair dismissal, breached notice law, awarded over €16,000 in damages.
Background:
The Complainant alleged his employment was terminated without due process while on sick leave. He claimed he received no written notice, notice pay, annual leave entitlement, or pension contributions due. He asserted the Board of Management pressured him to retire due to his age and stagnant salary, despite having no performance issues. Following his refusal to resign, he faced hostile actions, including "sham" investigations and false complaints. The Complainant went on sick leave due to stress; however, was suspended without reasons, and found his office locks changed. Despite notifying the Respondent of his return date, he was dismissed on October
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