Many visitors to my Facebook page about employment rights in Ireland have a dim view of the WRC (Workplace Relations Commission). Some of these disappointed complainants believe the WRC is useless and in favour of employers. On this post, for example, you will see comments such as ‘WRC is crap of employers’ weapons’, ‘A complete … Read more
One of the saddest, most frustrating situations I encounter on a frequent basis has to do with obsession. I regularly meet employees who have what appears to be an obsession with a perceived injustice in the workplace. The sense of grievance, the sense of being wronged and the injustice felt as a consequence can be … Read more
The Court of Appeal will not interfere in an employment dispute when there is a statutory regime in place to deal with the row. This was confirmed again recently in a case involving a solicitor who asked the High Court and the Court of Appeal to intervene in his problem concerning his proposed redundancy. Background … Read more
If you have ever been dissatisfied or critical of the Workplace Relations Commission in relation to an employment dispute and you have wondered whether you are able to canvas your complaints in the Civil courts a recent (June 2019) High Court decision clarifies the matter. In Maurice Power v HSE [2019] IEHC 462 Mr. Power … Read more
The constitutionality of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) and Labour Court framework for adjudicating on employment disputes is being challenged in the High Court. The Supreme Court has decided on 20th March 2019 that the employee, Mr Zalewski, is entitled to have his challenge heard in the High Court which had previously decided he did … Read more