No of Sackings

Summary

A request was made to the Isle of Man Cabinet Office for the number of government dismissals over the previous five years. The authority confirmed that 117 people were dismissed between 2013 and 2017 for various reasons including conduct and capability.

Key Facts

• 117 people were dismissed from Government between 1 January 2013 and 31 December 2017.
• Dismissals were based on grounds of attendance, capability, conduct, performance, and 'some other substantial reason'.
• The request was received on 13 February 2018 and responded to on 2 March 2018.
• The response was issued under the Freedom of Information Act 2015.
• Applicants have the right to request an internal review or apply to the Information Commissioner if dissatisfied.

Data Disclosed

• 117
• 1 January 2013
• 31 December 2017
• 13 February 2018
• 2 March 2018
• IM120774I

Original Request

Across Government how many people have been sacked in the passed 5 years?

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

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Dear

             2 March 2018

REFERENCE NUMBER: IM120774I

REQUEST UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2015 (“the Act”) Thank you for your request received on 13th February 2018 for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (FoIA).

The details of your request are:

Across Government how many people have been sacked in the passed [sic] 5 years?

Response to your request
I can confirm that 117 people have been dismissed from Government between 1 January 2013 and 31 December 2017. Included in the figure are people who were dismissed on the grounds of attendance, capability, conduct, performance and ‘some other substantial reason’.

Your right to request a review If you are unhappy with this response to your Freedom of Information request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response, by completing a complaint form and submitting it electronically or by delivery/post to the FOI Co-ordinator, Cabinet Office, Government Office, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3PN. An electronic version of our complaint form can be found by going to our website https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/freedom-of-information/freedom-of- information-review-request-january-1-2017/ . A paper copy can be requested by contacting the Cabinet Office direct.
Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made as soon as practicable. We will respond as soon as the review has been concluded.
If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to apply for a review of decisions by the Information Commissioner, for a decision on; 1) Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Act; or 2) Whether we are justified in refusing to give you the information requested.

Government Office DOUGLAS Isle of Man IM1 3PN Tel: (+44) 01624 686244 Fax: (+44) 01624 685710 Website www.gov.im/co
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In response to an application for review, the Information Commissioner may, at any time, attempt to resolve a matter by negotiation, conciliation, mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution and will have regard to any outcome of this in making any subsequent decision.
More detailed information on your rights to review is on the Information Commissioner’s website at: https://www.inforights.im/ Should you have any queries concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Further information about Freedom of Information requests can be found at: www.gov.im/foi. Yours sincerely

Freedom of Information Co-ordinator Cabinet Office
E-mail: foi.CO@gov.im