Case Law

WRC Inspections: Is Your Business Ready?
By Amanda Scully • October 8, 2026
WRC inspections are an important part of ensuring employers across Ireland are complying with their employment law obligations, are you compliant.
WRC Finds Employee Was Penalised After Raising Concerns About Pay and Tax
By Amanda Scully • October 8, 2026
Understand what may constitute a protected disclosure and the risks for employers when an employee raises concerns about potential breaches of employment
WRC Finds Genuine Redundancy but Unfair Dismissal Due to Flawed Process
By Amanda Scully • October 8, 2026
Highlighting the importance of following a fair and transparent process when selecting an employee for redundancy, even with a genuine business need for redundancies
WRC Finds No Family Status Discrimination in Roster Change Request
By Amanda Scully • September 15, 2026
WRC decision highlights the importance of understanding the scope of family status and engaging with employee requests for changes to working arrangements.
WRC Finds Pregnancy Discrimination Following Probationary Review
By Amanda Scully • August 18, 2026
A recent WRC decision highlights the importance of fair, well documented probation procedures, particularly where pregnancy or pregnancy-related illness is involved.
Record €323,000 WRC Award Highlights the Serious Risks of Whistleblower Penalisation
By Amanda Scully • August 18, 2026
WRC decision has highlighted the significant consequences for employers where an employee is found to have been penalised after making protected disclosures.
Labour Court Issues First Decision on Right to Request Remote Working
By Amanda Scully • June 30, 2026
A landmark Labour Court decision reinforces that the right to request remote working, highlighting the importance of employers following the correct process.
WRC Upholds Constructive Dismissal and Protected Disclosure Complaints
By Amy Vickers • June 4, 2026
Health and safety concerns, deteriorating workplace relationships and poor record keeping create significant exposure for employers
WRC Criticises Employer Conduct, Workplace Practices and AI Generated Submission
By Amy Vickers • June 4, 2026
WRC decision highlights that seemingly casual comments, compliance failures, and the careless use of AI material can all contribute to legal liability
WRC awards €15,000 after employee kept on “specific purpose” contract for 10 years
By Amy Vickers • May 7, 2026
A recent WRC decision is a very important reminder to employers that long running “specific purpose” and fixed term arrangements can create significant risk
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