Nicholas Collins, a compliance manager at Swissport, was awarded over €44,000 after the Workplace Relations Commission found he was unfairly dismissed following a failed Irish Aviation Authority security inspection.
The commission ruled that Swissport did not adhere to fair procedures when they accused Collins of misleading a state inspector, which contributed to his termination.
Collins had nearly two decades of exemplary service with Swissport, raising questions about the company’s decision-making process in handling employee dismissals after compliance failures.
The ruling underscores the importance of fair labor practices in the aviation services sector and highlights potential repercussions for companies that do not follow proper procedures in employee management.
