Employer found to have fairly dismissed an employee during probation after repeated absences.

The Complainant stated that he commenced employment with the Respondent in January 2024 as a technical support advisor, subject to a six-month probationary period. He contended that he performed his duties competently and met the standards expected of him during his employment. While he accepted that he had periods of absence, he maintained that these absences were medically certified, unavoidable, and managed in accordance with the employer’s procedures. He stated that following a more serious illness absence, he returned to work and experienced an indifferent and unsympathetic attitude from management. He further stated that probation meetings were repeatedly delayed and that the final outcome took