Astronomy Ireland space pundit ordered to pay 11k to ex-manager after claims of 'toxic environment'

"Space commentator David Moore has been held personally liable for multiple employment rights breaches against a former manager at Astronomy Ireland who said she was forced to quit due to a "toxic" work environment and alleged "serious financial irregularities". The astronomy club and four members of its management committee, including Mr Moore, have been ordered to pay nearly €11,000 to the ex-employee, Sonya Martin, after she complained of constructive dismissal to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)."

"The astronomy club and four members of its management committee, including Mr Moore, have been ordered to pay nearly €11,000 to the ex-employee, Sonya Martin, after she complained of constructive dismissal to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)."

David Moore has been held personally liable for multiple employment rights breaches involving a former manager at Astronomy Ireland. The former manager, Sonya Martin, said she was forced to resign because of a toxic work environment and alleged serious financial irregularities. The astronomy club and four members of its management committee, including Moore, were ordered to compensate Martin nearly €11,000. The payment order followed Martin's complaint of constructive dismissal to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). The case attributes responsibility to both individual committee members and the club for breaches of employment rights.

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