Maternity Leave Dismissal Upheld by Court | Limerick News

Aisling Walsh, a security guard earning 55k who went on maternity leave in early 2023, was unexpectedly let go for redundancy in February 2024 — just months after her return date. Initially awarded €27,500 by the Workplace Relations Commission for unfair dismissal, the Labour Court overturned that decision, ruling her job loss was due to genuine business needs, not pregnancy or leave. Her role was uniquely tied to one client site, which cut the position due to budget cuts. Though she turned down three alternative roles (all paying less), the court found she wasn’t unfairly treated — and the company’s HR director confirmed they made every effort to reassign her. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3cdc7f10de7f516c