In Jennifer Clancy v The Manager, Templeogue College (ADJ-00042323) the Complainant lodged a number of claims with the Workplace Relations Commission (”WRC”), including a complaint under the Protected Disclosures Act, 2014 (“the Act”) which were heard before Adjudication Officer, Breiffni O’Neill.

Facts: The Complainant commenced employment with the Respondent in 2018 as a part-time teacher in the Spanish Department. Due to her family circumstances, she had agreed with the Principal at the time that she would receive mostly morning classes, and that if she was required to work afternoons, it would be agreed in advance and she would be given ample notice so that she could arrange childcare. The Complainant worked no more than one afternoon a week for at least three years, and she was given sufficient notice in advance. It was common practice within the school that teachers would continue to teach the same cohort of students through the school years in order to ensure continuity for both teachers and students.

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