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In the recent decision of Maria Inmaculada De La Torre Ruiz v Hamilton UK Services Limited (ADJ-00049851), the Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) found that the dismissal of the Complainant without cause was unfair. She was awarded maximum compensation in the amount of €145,122, equivalent to two years’ remuneration.
Facts: The Complainant was employed by the Respondent as a Financial Accountant from 6th July 2021 until the Respondent terminated her employment on 27th July 2023. The Complainant was paid three months in lieu of notice. She submitted that her dismissal was unfair. The Respondent accepted that the dismissal was effected without cause.
Decision: In circumstances where the Respondent accepted that dismissal had been effected without cause, the Adjudicator, Breiffni O’Neill, found that the Complainant had been unfairly dismissed from her employment. Compensation was deemed to be the most appropriate redress for the Complainant.
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