Questioning at WRC Hearings and 10 Rules for Effective Cross Examination

Since the commencement of the new Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) service in October, 2015 I have been surprised at the inconsistency I have experienced in relation to how the hearing is conducted. The Workplace Relations Commission Adjudicators have a certain amount of discretion as to how the hearing is conducted, but I have been slightly … Read more

How to Enforce a Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) Decision

Have you succeeded in your claim at the Workplace Relations Commission? If so, the employer has 56 days to carry out the decision. If he fails to do so you can apply to the District Court for a Court order forcing the employer to carry out the WRC decision. If your decision was for reinstatement … Read more

How to Make a Complaint to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)

The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) is the new body which, from 1st October 2015, will hear all cases concerning complaints about breaches of employment and equality law in the workplace. To make a complaint you need to fill out the Workplace Relations Complaint form which you can access here. WRC Procedures in Investigating and Hearing … Read more

Workplace Relations Bill 2014 Set to Deliver Massive Changes in Employment Law and Prosecution of Employment Claims

The Workplace Relations Bill 2014, when enacted into law, will have a huge impact on how employment rights in Ireland will be protected. It is expected to become law on 1st October, 2015. The current confusing situation where you have five workplace relations bodies-the Labour Relations Commission (LRC), the National Employment Rights Authority (NERA), the … Read more