Let’s call a spade a spade. If you are at a WRC hearing and you have a well constructed legal argument prepared, based on syllogistic reasoning, you can be easily set back on your butt. First, let me explain what syllogistic reasoning is. Syllogistic reasoning involves a logical argument based on deductive reasoning. It involves … Read more
Since the introduction of the Workplace Relations Act, 2015 a new system of adjudicating employment complaints and disputes was introduced. The new system is a simpler one and did away with the Rights Commissioner and Employment Appeals Tribunal service and was replaced by a WRC Adjudication in the Workplace Relations Commission. The Workplace Relations Commission … Read more
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