Labor & Employment

Andrew Moynihan v All Plast Engineering Ltd - Adjudication Decision

The Workplace Relations Commission has issued an adjudication decision in the case of Andrew Moynihan v. All Plast Engineering Ltd. The decision addresses complaints related to unfair dismissal and paternity leave. The hearing was conducted remotely, and the adjudication officer consolidated the paternity leave claim with the unfair dismissal claim.

WRC Ireland: Applications for Board Chairperson and Ordinary Member

The Irish Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment is inviting applications for the positions of Chairperson and Ordinary Member to the Board of the Workplace Relations Commission. The application deadline is November 11, 2025.

Public Consultation on Remote Working Legislation Review

The Irish Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment has launched a public consultation to review the operation of the right to request remote working legislation introduced in March 2024. The consultation seeks views from employers, employees, and other stakeholders on the effectiveness and clarity of the current provisions.

WRC Christmas and New Year Infoline Hours

The Irish Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has announced its infoline hours and office closures for the Christmas and New Year period of 2025-2026. Offices will be closed on December 25th and 26th, 2025, and January 1st, 2026. Phone lines will have reduced hours on December 29th, 30th, and 31st, 2025, resuming normal hours on January 2nd, 2026.

Workplace Relations Commission Appointments

Minister Alan Dillon announced the appointment of Kevin Foley as Chairperson and Rachael Ryan as a Board Member of Ireland's Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). These appointments, made under the Workplace Relations Act 2015, follow open recruitment processes and are for five and two years respectively, commencing March 2, 2026.

Correction to Performance Appraisal Rule for Employees

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued a correction to a proposed rule concerning performance appraisals for federal employees. This correction addresses missing Federal Register citation information in the original proposed rule published on February 24, 2026.

Labor Department Seeks OMB Review for National Worker Survey

The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on its submission to the Office of Management and Budget for review of the National Worker Survey. This survey aims to estimate non-compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act among workers, particularly in low-wage sectors.

PBGC Releases QDRO Practical Guide for Divorce Benefit Division

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has released a new guide titled 'Qualified Domestic Relations Orders: A Practical Guide to Dividing PBGC Benefits in Divorce.' This guide is designed to assist participants and alternate payees of PBGC-trusteed pension plans in understanding the process of dividing pension benefits during divorce proceedings.

OWCP Provider Enrollment Form Revision Consultation

The Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) is requesting public comments on proposed revisions to the OWCP 1168 Provider Enrollment Form. This form is used to collect necessary information from providers for billing and payment processing under various workers' compensation statutes.

FECA Medical Report Forms Extension Proposed

The Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs is requesting public comments on proposed extensions for several FECA Medical Report Forms. These forms are used to determine eligibility and computation of benefits for federal employees with work-related injuries or diseases. Comments are due by May 19, 2026.