Ammi Burke gets date for High Court challenge against Arthur Cox dismissal

A solicitor from Castlebar, Co Mayo is pursuing a High Court judicial review challenge against a Workplace Relations Commission decision rejecting her unfair dismissal claim against law firm Arthur Cox LLP. Ammi Burke was dismissed from the firm in November 2019 and lodged a complaint with the WRC, which was subsequently rejected by an independent adjudication officer. Ms Burke contends the adjudication officer's decision was flawed and made in breach of fair procedures. She argues that under the Unfair Dismissals Acts, adjudication procedures must be inquisitorial in nature and claims the officer refused to summon two witnesses she wished to cross-examine and failed to have certain emails produced as evidence. Arthur Cox LLP denies the claims and will oppose the application. The High Court hearing is scheduled for May 2nd and is expected to last one and a half days. Mr Justice Charles Meenan confirmed he will not preside over the case.