McDade v Norman Emerson Group Limited [2023]
Posted In: Case Law-
Decision Number
NIIT 63140/22 -
Legal Body
Northern Ireland Industrial Tribunal (NIIT) -
Type of Claim / Jurisdiction
Dismissal
Background:
The claimant was employed as a HGV Driver for eight years before his dismissal in June 2022. The issue arising was that the claimant livestreamed a video from his Facebook account on 28th May 2022. This was from Dundonald Orange Hall. Part of this video included a clip of individuals singing a sectarian song which mocked a young woman who was murdered on her honeymoon. The Facebook account stated that the claimant was an employee of the respondent. The video went ‘viral’ and received condemnation.
The respondent, following a disciplinary procedure, summarily dismissed the claimant for gross misconduct. At the disciplinary hearing
Already a subscriber?
Click here to login and access the full article.
Log in now to read the full articleDon't miss out, register today!
Are you fully aware of the benefits of Legal-Island's Employment Law Update Service? We help hundreds of people like you understand how the latest changes in employment law impact on your business.
Help understand the ramifications of each important case from NI, GB and Europe
24/7 access to all the content in the Legal Island Vault for research case law and HR issues
Ensure your organisation’s policies and procedures are fully compliant with NI law
Receive free preliminary advice on workplace issues from the employment team at Worthingtons Solicitors
Disclaimer:
The information in this article is provided as part of Legal-Island's Employment Law Hub. We regret we are not able to respond to requests for specific legal or HR queries and recommend that professional advice is obtained before relying on information supplied anywhere within this article.
Jason Elliott BL
Barrister
The main content of this article was provided by Jason Elliott BL. Email jasondelliott@outlook.com
View all articles by Jason Elliott BL