Wrc Finds Unfair Dismissal Where Employer Failed To Engage With Employee During Period of Absence

In Barry Colclough v Grange Mockler Holdings Ltd t/a Lanigan’s Bar (ADJ-00050044) the Complainant claimed that he was unfairly or constructively dismissed from his employment as Head Door Supervisor with the Respondent in breach of section 8 of the Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977 – 2015.

Facts: The Complainant was a Head Door Supervisor with the Respondent and commenced employment on 15th March 2013. He was promoted to Head Door Supervisor in early 2016, and had a great working relationship with the Respondent up until September 2023.

In September 2023, two new door staff started work. The Complainant was assured that he would remain in his role as Head Door Supervisor. However, the Complainant was unhappy with the arrangement, and stated that he was bullied by the new door staff and that he was not treated with the respect that he deserved and expected as a long-term employee and a Head Doorman. The Complainant asked for two weeks’ leave to reflect on his position.

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