Case Name: Robert Niechcial v Waters Munster Glass Limited (UD 877/2010).

Legislation: Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977 to 2007; Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts, 1973 to 2005.

Jurisdictions/Subject Matter: Unfair Dismissal


Facts

The claimant was employed by Waters Munster Glass Limited, a glass, glazing and mirror company located in Co Cork.

On the 18 November 2009, the claimant reported for work early, as was his normal practice. The day shift supervisor informed him that he may have to work two machines that evening. The claimant had no problem with this as long as he would be assisted by a colleague. However, when the night shift supervisor arrived, he told the claimant to start up both machines. At