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WRC finds childcare worker’s unfair-dismissal complaint not well founded

By Tadhg O'Sullivan

Workplace Relations Commission ·

The WRC found a childcare worker’s unfair-dismissal complaint was not well founded after a childcare provider dismissed her over alleged misconduct involving children in its care. The decision was dated 16 March 2023. The provider said staff reports and CCTV supported its decision. The worker disputed the allegations and challenged the disciplinary process, including that she was not told she could bring someone to meetings. The adjudication officer found that failure was a mistake but did not change the outcome. The officer found the dismissal was not unfair.

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