The validity and constitutionality of the Workplace Relations Commission and Labour Court had been challenged in the High Court by way of a Judicial Review. The High Court has now issued its decision. The case is Thomas Zalewski and The Workplace Relations Commission, Ireland and the Attorney General, and an Adjudication Officer (Rosaleen Glackin). The … Read more
This school principal went to the High Court to seek an order quashing the decision by the Board of Management of a national school from terminating her employment as a school principal and teacher. The allegations against the school principal involved allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards two pupils, made against her by a special needs … Read more
Are you a teacher? A recent decision of the High Court may be of interest to you as it involved a teacher commencing High Court legal proceedings as a consequence of being asked to attend a disciplinary hearing. Background The allegation against the teacher concerned her conduct towards school staff including the school Principal. The … Read more
If you appeal a decision of the WRC to the Labour Court and you are still dissatisfied with the outcome you have two options that may be open to you: A statutory appeal to the High Court on a point of law A judicial review A judicial review is appropriate where your case has been … Read more