Michael English Band fiddler Matt McGranaghan wins €44k in unfair dismissal case, setting a precedent in "gig economy" cases.

Former Michael English band fiddler Matt McGranaghan wins €44,000 in compensation after Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) rejected claims that he was a contractor working "gig to gig" for six years. The WRC ruled that McGranaghan was unfairly dismissed by the Michael English Band's management company, MEPC Music Ltd, following a disagreement over employment rights. McGranaghan's victory sets a significant precedent in "gig economy" cases.