Man who was sacked for calling boss a 'maroon' gets job back - Independent.ie
Edward Boylan, of Kells, Co Meath, worked for United Parcel Service (UPS) at Mygan Business Park, Dublin, from November 2002 to September 2010 when he was dismissed for "abusive, objectionable and threatening behaviour".
The Employment Appeals Tribunal heard Mr Boylan was suspended following an outburst in August 2010 in which he allegedly called the manager "a friend*ing maroon". At a subsequent meeting with the HR supervisor, Mr Boylan admitted calling his manager a "maroon" but denied swearing.
The tribunal found that "there was no basis for finding . . . that the claimant had been threatening in his behaviour. The dismissal of the claimant was, in all of the circumstances, unfair". The company was ordered to reinstate Mr Boylan immediately
Edward Boylan, of Kells, Co Meath, worked for United Parcel Service (UPS) at Mygan Business Park, Dublin, from November 2002 to September 2010 when he was dismissed for "abusive, objectionable and threatening behaviour".
The Employment Appeals Tribunal heard Mr Boylan was suspended following an outburst in August 2010 in which he allegedly called the manager "a friend*ing maroon". At a subsequent meeting with the HR supervisor, Mr Boylan admitted calling his manager a "maroon" but denied swearing.
The tribunal found that "there was no basis for finding . . . that the claimant had been threatening in his behaviour. The dismissal of the claimant was, in all of the circumstances, unfair". The company was ordered to reinstate Mr Boylan immediately
over the phone. Got suspended for three days.