Salesman gets €70k after being ‘frozen out’ of job

A salesman has been awarded €70,000 after being "frozen out" of his job by his employer.

Derek Beglan had taken his case to the Employment Appeals Tribunal alleging constructive dismissal by Scanomat Ireland Ltd, of Maple House, Rosemount Business Park, Ballycoolin Rd, Co Dublin. It is engaged in coffee dispensing equipment and coffee sales.

Mr Beglan had worked for the company since 1999 and his employment ended in March 2012. His job entailed sales, working on new deals at head office, dealing with key customers, and managing the company’s van drivers.