Salesman who said rumour mill made him ‘damaged goods’ in wake of ‘no-fault’ firing wins €40,000 (opens original article in a new tab)

A salesman who claimed he was unfairly dismissed by a medical devices firm won €39,858.13 after the Workplace Relations Commission ruled his termination was unjust. He alleged that a 'rumour mill' in the industry damaged his reputation, making it difficult for him to find new employment. The firm admitted the dismissal was unfair.

• A salesman claimed an industry 'rumour mill' damaged his reputation after being unfairly dismissed by a medical devices firm.
• The Workplace Relations Commission ordered the firm to pay €39,858.13 in redress for unfair dismissal.
• The employee alleged a 'no-fault' dismissal led to him being seen as 'damaged goods' in the job market.