Tag: WRC
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The Statutory Penalties for Breaches of Employment Law in Ireland
Are you aware of the range of penalties that are set down in legislation in Ireland for breaches of employment law? There is a large number of statutes/acts dealing with all aspects of employment law in Ireland. These acts cover overnighting from unfair dismissal to working time to payment of wages to health and safety…
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The Essential Procedures for Pursuing Your Claim at the WRC (Workplace Relations Commission)
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…
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Timing is Critical for Employees Seeking to Stand Up For Their Employment Rights
*Sigh* Yes, I admit it. It’s trite and glib and a cliché to say that “timing is everything”. You’ve heard it before, and from all types of people, in a variety of circumstances. But it’s true. Because the veracity of the statement was never clearer to me than when 3 employees came to me for…
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3 Critical Things to Consider Before Bringing an Employment Claim to the Workplace Relations Commission
Feeling hard done by? Are you being treated unfairly or unlawfully? Thinking about bringing a claim to the WRC? There are 3 important things you need to think about before lodging your claim. Are you interested in knowing what they are? Let’s take a look. 1. The Chances of Success The most important thing you…
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All The Claims That Can Be Brought to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)
Are you an employer? Employee? Are you confused about the employment related claims that can be brought to the WRC? If an employee wants to bring an employment related complaint or claim to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC), he/she must fill out a standard form available on their website. There are 15 options for complaint…