Ireland / Workplace Relations Commission / Waleed Maza v Absolute Hotel Limerick Limited ADJ-00045512

Country

Ireland

Title

Ireland / Workplace Relations Commission / Waleed Maza v Absolute Hotel Limerick Limited ADJ-00045512

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Year

2024

Decision/ruling/judgment date

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Incident(s) concerned/related

Discrimination

Related Bias motivation

Nationality
Racial or ethnic origin

Groups affected

Muslims

Court/Body type

National Court

Court/Body

Workplace Relations Commission

Key facts of the case

Waleed Maza, a former employee of Absolute Hotel Limerick Limited, filed a complaint under the Employment Equality Act, 1998, alleging unfair dismissal and discrimination.

Main reasoning/argumentation

The complainant claimed he was treated unfairly due to his race/nationality. The employer argued that the dismissal was justified based on performance-related issues. The Workplace Relations Commission considered both parties' evidence, including testimonies and procedural fairness in the dismissal process.

Is the case related to the application of the Framework Decision on Racism and Xenophobia, the Racial Equality Directive?

Key issues (concepts, interpretations) clarified by the case

The evidence presented by the complainant, Waleed Maza, for discrimination included his testimony alleging that his dismissal from Absolute Hotel Limerick Limited was influenced by his race and religion. He claimed that he was treated unfairly compared to his colleagues and that his performance issues were a pretext for discriminatory motives. The respondent provided evidence against the discrimination claim by presenting documentation of Maza's performance issues, including records of warnings and performance reviews. They argued that the dismissal was based solely on legitimate performance-related concerns, with no consideration of his race or religion.

Results (sanctions, outcome) and key consequences or implications of the case

The Adjudicator determined that the case was not well founded.

Key quotation in original language and its unofficial translation into English with reference details

"In the instant case, the Complainant made a number of allegations relating to the decisions of the Respondent. However, I am not satisfied that I have been presented with evidence from which I could reasonably conclude that the Complainant was discriminated against by the Respondent on the ground of race and/ or religion."

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