Fired worker who allegedly slapped child gets €27,000

A creche has been ordered to pay almost €27,000 compensation to a Montessori teacher who was unfairly dismissed after allegedly slapping a child in her care.

The Employment Appeals Tribunal sharply criticised the creche over its handling of the allegation made against the teacher which led to her dismissal.

“The manner in which the respondent dealt with this matter is about as far removed from fair procedures as could be imagined,” the EAT noted.