Where the claimant was working as a barmaid and was dismissed. The claimant was told that there was insufficient work because of the downturn. Two weeks previous to this another employee had her hours increased and there were advertisements for jobs in the place she worked. The Tribunal were unanimous that the claimant was unfairly dismissed under the Unfair Dismissals Acts, 1977 To 2007. Compensation was awarded in the sum of €27,000.00.
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