Chef who was sacked by WhatsApp message awarded €3,000

Chef received a message from the employer by way of WhatsApp dismissing her with immediate effect and stating she could not work without a valid visa.

A chef has been awarded €3,000 by the Workplace Relations Commission after she was dismissed via WhatsApp from the cafe where she worked.

In making the decision, it was ruled the cafe owner who sacked her had “jumped the gun”.