A Limerick belly dance tutor has failed in her unfair dismissal action against retail giant, Dunnes Stores. Ms Kipli was employed as a part time sales assistant by Dunnes Stores from December 2007 to June 2016. The HR manager was aware that Ms Kipli was scheduled to run a belly dance class that evening. Arising from the meetings, Dunnes Stores fired Ms Kipli on June 2nd 2016. The dismissal letter told Ms Kipli that she admitted to engaging in other paid employment whilst on sick leave from the company.

Source: The Irish Times January 30, 2020 15:33 UTC