Unfair Dismissal Decision Reiterates the Importance of Fair Procedures

Facts: The case of Fit4Life Gym v Megan Healy[1] was an appeal to the Labour Court from a Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) decision awarding the Complainant compensation of €21,736 for unfair dismissal. At the time of her dismissal, the Complainant was earning €416.00 per week.

The Complainant had been a manager at a gym for just over one year. The Respondent submitted that she was dismissed due to ongoing issues, including issues relating to her failing to turn up for work, and issues regarding the provision of physical therapy services by her in a personal capacity on company premises and invoicing for same on company paper. On 29^th February 2020, the Complainant failed to attend the gym to open up and was dismissed later that day. She was sent a letter informing her that she was dismissed and would be paid two weeks’ pay in lieu of notice. The letter informed her that there was no right of appeal and that she was required to return her keys and uniform.

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