Auto-Enrolment is Nearly Here – What Does it Mean for Employers?
The Government’s new statutory retirement savings system will go live from 1st January 2026. The scheme known as MyFutureFund, will be overseen and administered by the National Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings Authority (NAERSA). NAERSA will identify which employees meet the eligibility criteria for auto-enrolment using Revenue payroll data and will enrol them, which should result …
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WRC upholds Eircom’s defence in retirement age claim
In the case of Patrick Donnellan and Eircom Limited (ADJ-00051860) the Complainant brought a complaint under section 77 of the Employment Equality Act, challenging the Respondent’s enforcement of a mandatory retirement age of 65 and its refusal of his application for an extension of his contract.
Pharmacist Awarded €86,717 for Sexual Harassment where Respondent “wholly failed” to Protect Complainant from Continued Harassment
In A Female Complainant v The Health Service Executive (ADJ-00055810), the Workplace Relations Commission (the “WRC”) found that the Complainant was discriminated against by her employer on the grounds of gender. The Adjudicator, Conor Stokes, found that the Complainant was sexually harrassed by a senior colleague for over a year, and that the Respondent did …
WRC Upholds TUPE Complaint Four Years After the Transfer
In Sara Halpin v Robert & F Warren Ltd (ADJ-00058438), one of the claims that the Complainant sought adjudication from the Workplace Relations Commission (“the WRC”) was under the European Communities (Protection of Employees on Transfer of Undertakings) Regulations 2003, commonly referred to as “TUPE Regulations”. Her claim was that she was never notified of …
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WRC Finds No Genuine Redundancy where Employee was Dismissed Following Refusal of New Contract Terms
In Dariusz Kowalski v Nvd Limited (ADJ-00034716) the Complainant claimed that he was unfairly dismissed by the Respondent because of his refusal to sign a new contract that altered the terms and conditions of his employment to his detriment.
Labour Court Overturns WRC Decision on Mandatory Retirement of Civilian Garda Driver
The Labour Court recently issued its decision on an appeal of a Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) decision which found that Mr Tom Ronan, a civilian garda driver (the “Complainant”), was discriminated against when he was forced to retire at 70. The WRC Adjudicator, Brian Dalton, ordered re-engagement of the Complainant in his role as a …
Supreme Court Recognises Claim For Damages For Emotional Stress Short Of Psychiatric Injury But Not As A ‘Personal Injury’ Claim
The Supreme Court judgement (of O’Donnell CJ, Dunne J, Hogan J, Murray J and Collins J) in Patrick Dillon v. Irish Life Assurance PLC which was handed down on 24th July 2025, considered whether claims for emotional distress as a result of a data breach falls within the definition of ‘personal injury’ under the Personal …
Teacher Told in Interview to “enjoy every moment at home with the baby” Awarded €85,000 as Compensation for Discrimination
In Emily Williams v Board of Management, St Tola’s National School (ADJ-00055461) the Complainant alleged she was discriminated against by reason of her family status by the Respondent primary school. The Complainant submitted a complaint to the Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) under the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015 (the “Acts”).
Recent Decisions on Mandatory Retirement Highlight Requirement for Appropriate Contractual Provisions and Retirement Policies
The Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) and the Labour Court (the “Court”) each recently issued a decision on the subject of mandatory retirement ages in Denise Murphy v Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (ADJ-00046831) (WRC decision) and Deepak fasteners (Shannon) Ltd v Liam Murphy (EDA2545) (Labour Court decision). The decisions demonstrate the requirement for employers …
New Mother Discriminated Against By Employer Awarded €50,000
In Lisa McGrath v Net Smart Security Limited (ADJ-00056559) the Workplace Relations Commission (“the WRC”) found that the Complainant was discriminated against by her employer on the grounds of gender and family status. The Adjudicator, Particia Owens, awarded the Complainant €50,000 (almost two years pay) for the Respondent’s breach of section 77 of the Employment …
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