Man who was sacked for calling boss a 'moron' gets job back

davet82 · 21-01-2013 11:43AM #1

http://www.independent.ie/national-news/man-who-was-sacked-for-calling-boss-a-moron-gets-job-back-3358442.html

A WORKER who was sacked for calling his boss a "moron" has been reinstated after a tribunal found he was unfairly dismissed.

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".

Lovely! I know what I'm doing now when I see my boss

CreepingDeath · 21-01-2013 11:46AM

I always smirk at people whose surname is "Moran".

ITS_A_BADGER · 21-01-2013 11:47AM

But Boss what if we actually delivered to someones house when they are actually there?
No employee that would be too convinent
Moron

Lando Griffin · 21-01-2013 11:48AM

He actually got sacked for calling his boss a "****ing moron" which he later denied swearing.

Its now ok to be a moron but not a ****ing moron.

weisses · 21-01-2013 11:51AM

Lando Griffin wrote: »

He actually got sacked for calling his boss a "****ing moron" which he later denied swearing.

Its now ok to be a moron but not a ****ing moron.

TBH i like to be a f****n Moron .. at least there is some in it for me as well then

CreepingDeath · 21-01-2013 11:52AM

I think the politically correct translation is "I think you could benefit from some extra training".

brandon_flowers · 21-01-2013 11:54AM

It would be moron his line to be respecting his boss.

Moron attempt at moron joke!

dr.bollocko · 21-01-2013 12:26PM

From the brief description in that absolute rag of a paper there is no indication given that the tribunal things he did anything wrong at all.

Of course that's almost certainly not what the tribunal said because that paper is a gutter rag of the worst type.

davet82 · 21-01-2013 01:26PM

dr.bollocko wrote: »

From the brief description in that absolute rag of a paper there is no indication given that the tribunal things he did anything wrong at all.

Of course that's almost certainly not what the tribunal said because that paper is a gutter rag of the worst type.

so i should put the petty name calling off til i find out what really happened then?

Ficheall · 21-01-2013 02:15PM

I was hoping the story would continue with something along the lines of "Man who was sacked for calling boss a 'moron' gets job back after being proven correct."

Chips Lovell · 21-01-2013 02:20PM

dr.bollocko wrote: »

From the brief description in that absolute rag of a paper there is no indication given that the tribunal things he did anything wrong at all.

Of course that's almost certainly not what the tribunal said because that paper is a gutter rag of the worst type.

The judgement is available online:

The company had a comprehensive company handbook including an extensive disciplinary policy. For an isolated incident of the level complained of, termination was a disproportionate sanction in light of the other options available. Punishing the Claimant with dismissal for a possible future infraction where an occupational physician had stated that he was not a danger was likewise disproportionate and in all the circumstances unfair.

Essentially they ruled that procedures weren't followed and the incident wasn't serious enough to warrant sacking.

dr.bollocko · 21-01-2013 02:26PM

Vladimir Kurtains wrote: »

The judgement is available online:

Essentially they ruled that procedures weren't followed and the incident wasn't serious enough to warrant sacking.

Figured that. You'd need a good few verbal and written warnings and the like to sack somebody for that reason.

Brian Lighthouse · 21-01-2013 05:19PM

dr.bollocko wrote: »

From the brief description in that absolute rag of a paper there is no indication given that the tribunal things he did anything wrong at all.

Of course that's almost certainly not what the tribunal said because that paper is a gutter rag of the worst type.

Are you speaking in the capacity of a moderator or a humble poster?

The reason I`m asking this is because I was told by a moderator once that I can disagree with posts but not with moderators.

So I`ll simplify it for you: If you are a moderator stop reading now.
If you are a mere poster you may proceed.

So Dr. Bollocko, I would like you to give your account of what was said in the tribunal. I take it you were there from your statement "Of course that's almost certainly not what the tribunal said because that paper is a gutter rag of the worst type."
I am of feeble mind and easily led, could you please advise me of which newspaper to read in the morning? I don`t think I could decide alone.

On a serious note; it`s absolutely wonderful to see such passion for truth and objectivity - dare I even mention impartiality - on this ever so popular forum. Well Done.

hyperborean · 21-01-2013 05:23PM

Brian Lighthouse wrote: »

Are you speaking in the capacity of a moderator or a humble poster?

The reason I`m asking this is because I was told by a moderator once that I can disagree with posts but not with moderators.

So I`ll simplify it for you: If you are a moderator stop reading now.
If you are a mere poster you may proceed.

So Dr. Bollocko, I would like you to give your account of what was said in the tribunal. I take it you were there from your statement "Of course that's almost certainly not what the tribunal said because that paper is a gutter rag of the worst type."
I am of feeble mind and easily led, could you please advise me of which newspaper to read in the morning? I don`t think I could decide alone.

On a serious note; it`s absolutely wonderful to see such passion for truth and objectivity - dare I even mention impartiality - on this ever so popular forum. Well Done.

You should be reading the Irish Independent so,

Man who was sacked for calling boss a 'moron' gets job back

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