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Volunteer Fired, But No Legal Standing | Dublin News
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Frank Purcell, a 16-year church volunteer who bravely exposed fake relic sellers during Mass, was fired without explanation — but legally, he’s got nowhere to turn. The Workplace Relations Commission ruled he can’t pursue unfair dismissal because he wasn’t paid — no wages, no contract. His lawyer argued it was an unjust firing, but the commission sided with the church, saying unpaid volunteers aren’t protected under employment law. Even though he was acting in good faith to protect the church, the system didn’t recognize his sacrifice — and the church claims he was asked to step down after complaints from parishioners, not for exposing the relics.
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