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Case No. 2070Sexual assault (unwanted touching), constructive dismissal (employment) · Co. Dublin · 3 May 2022

Care assistant loses WRC constructive dismissal claim over sexual assault at Rotunda Hospital

Kaitlyn Winston, a care assistant at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin, lost her Workplace Relations Commission claim for constructive dismissal after a porter sexually assaulted her in May 2022 and was kept on staff following a disciplinary process. The WRC adjudicator found the hospital had done everything reasonably possible to prevent a recurrence, and Ms Winston has confirmed she will appeal the decision.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court18 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatKaitlyn Winston is a female care assistant at the Rotunda Hospital who claimed she was forced to quit because management let the assaulting porter stay on staff (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe porter was a man in his 30s whose identity was protected by a press order (irishtimes.com)
  • whatMs Winston was 19 years old at the time of the incident (irishtimes.com)
  • whatShe quit her €31,000-a-year job after a return-to-work meeting on 30 March 2023 failed to resolve matters (irishtimes.com)
  • whatShe is now working in another maternity hospital (irishtimes.com)
  • whatMandatory dignity at work training was provided for porters and maternity care assistants (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHer solicitor Barry Crushell confirmed she would be appealing the decision (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 3 May 2022 (irishtimes.com)
  • whenShe took sick leave again on 24 February 2023 (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe WRC rejected her complaints under the Unfair Dismissals Act 1977 and Employment Equality Act 1998 (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Mar2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Female care assistant sexually assaulted at Rotunda Hospital loses claim for constructive dismissal

    WRC tribunal decision rejecting constructive dismissal and employment equality complaints; appeal confirmed by solicitor Barry Crushell.

    victim, Kaitlyn Winston, 19, female, irish (judged from name)Kaitlyn Winstonsuspect, 30s, male