WRC

Giglio vs Oak Central Recruitment - Terms of Employment

WRC Adjudication Officer Catherine Byrne issued a decision on February 16, 2026, finding in favour of complainant Leandro Giglio against Oak Central Recruitment Services Limited. The case concerned alleged breaches of section 7 of the Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994, specifically that the employer failed to provide written notice of changes to the complainant's terms and conditions of employment when he was promoted to duty manager in July 2024. The complainant also claimed he was not paid for mandatory pre-shift meetings.

Health and Safety Penalisation Complaint Adjudication

The Workplace Relations Commission issued an adjudication decision in case ADJ-00061617, finding that Gilciene Neves was penalised by Brindley Healthcare Services Limited for raising health and safety concerns about her shift pattern under Section 28 of the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005. The complainant, a Rapid Respondent Health Care Assistant, testified that she faced increased scrutiny and formal performance improvement requirements after complaining about fatigue from driving and client visits.

WRC dismisses discrimination claim against Tots Creche

The Workplace Relations Commission Adjudication Officer dismissed a discrimination complaint filed by Rebecca Swords against Tots Creche under the Employment Equality Acts, 1998-2015. The complainant alleged discrimination on gender and family status grounds, claiming she was denied a childcare place for her child upon returning from maternity leave. The case was heard in March and December 2025, with the complaint reference CA-00071936-001.

Kitchen Porter v Restaurant - Constructive Dismissal Claim

The Workplace Relations Commission rejected a constructive dismissal claim from a kitchen porter who resigned from a restaurant after a disciplinary process. The worker, who lacked 12 months of service required for Unfair Dismissals Act protection, submitted her claim under the Industrial Relations Act 1969. The Adjudication Officer found no grounds to recommend compensation.

Statutory Redundancy Claim - Ann Marie Murray v. Rockys Takeaway

The Workplace Relations Commission adjudicated a statutory redundancy claim by Ann Marie Murray against Kieran Walsh trading as Rockys Takeaway Ballylinan. Following a hearing on 4 March 2026, Adjudication Officer Seamus Clinton found in favor of the complainant, determining she was entitled to statutory redundancy payment. The respondent did not attend the hearing.

Hugh Myles v. Mk Tyres - Employment Dispute

The Workplace Relations Commission adjudicated employment complaints brought by Hugh Myles against Mk Tyres (Mark Keenan). The Adjudication Officer Niamh O'Carroll heard complaints under the Unfair Dismissals Act 1977, Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994, Minimum Notice & Terms of Employment Act 1973, and Organisation of Working Time Act 1997. Multiple complaints were withdrawn by the complainant prior to the hearing. The binding decision resolves the dispute between the parties.

Fabiana Santos Da Silva v VIEC Limited - Unfair Dismissals Act Adjudication

The Workplace Relations Commission has issued an adjudication decision regarding a constructive dismissal claim filed by Fabiana Santos Da Silva against VIEC Limited (t/a The Four Ferns). The case involves the interpretation of the Unfair Dismissals Act, 1977, specifically concerning the burden of proof for constructive dismissal claims.

Valeria Butera v. Rotunda Hospital - Pay Scale Recognition

The Workplace Relations Commission has ruled in favor of Valeria Butera in a case concerning pay scale recognition. The decision addresses the incorrect placement of Ms. Butera on the first point of the Grade V pay scale upon her employment with the Rotunda Hospital, failing to account for recognized relevant service abroad.

WRC Awards €650 for Working Time Act Breach

The Irish Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) awarded €650 to an employee for breaches of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. The employer, The Portlaoise Pantry Limited, failed to provide required breaks to the complainant within the statutory timeframe. The decision highlights the importance of adhering to break entitlements under Irish labor law.

O'Connor v Killarney Gift Shop - Redundancy Claim Denied

The Workplace Relations Commission denied Catherine O'Connor's redundancy claim against Killarney Gift Shop Ltd. The Adjudication Officer found that a redundancy situation did not exist, as the business intended to continue operations after a seasonal closure. The decision was based on evidence presented by both parties regarding the business's operational status and the complainant's employment.