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.

NC Tax Law Differences Impacting 2025 Returns

The NC Department of Revenue has issued guidance detailing how differences between federal and North Carolina tax laws for tax year 2025 will affect state income tax returns. Taxpayers, including individuals and corporations, should review the notice to understand potential impacts on their filings.

Vapor Product Certification Renewals Due March 1

The North Carolina Department of Revenue reminds manufacturers that vapor and consumable product certification renewals are due by March 1, 2026. Failure to submit the renewal application, required documents, and a $500 fee by the deadline will result in product removal from the directory.

NC DOR: Additional Counties Eligible for Hurricane Helene Tax Relief

The North Carolina Department of Revenue has published a notice expanding the list of counties eligible for tax relief following Hurricane Helene. This update provides additional details and expands the scope of previously announced disaster-related tax benefits.

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.

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.

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 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.

Law Reform Commission Report on Compensating Victims of Crime

The Law Reform Commission of Ireland has published a report detailing recommendations for compensating victims of crime. The report, released on March 23, 2026, outlines proposed changes to the existing framework for victim compensation in Ireland.

Reform of Non-Court Adjudicative Bodies and Appeals to Courts

The Law Reform Commission of Ireland has published an introductory discussion paper on the reform of non-court adjudicative bodies and appeals to courts. This document outlines the scope and purpose of the reform project and invites submissions from interested parties.