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Fashion giant Prada reneged on promise to switch worker to part time hours, WRC told

Summary

In July 2022, the Workplace Relations Commission heard a complaint from trainee teacher Hayleigh Hernon against the Prada store at Kildare Village. Hernon alleged that Prada had promised her a part‑time position for her school placement but later denied the offer. She had been employed since 31 October 2020 and had requested the arrangement in late June or early July 2021. The manager said he would consult HR, but no response was received until 27 August, when Hernon was told the contract would not be changed. She claimed the store's policy limited part‑time staff to one per ten full‑time employees, a rule she said did not apply to other part‑timers. The store did not attend the hearing, and the adjudicating officer, Pat Brady, said he would decide within three to four weeks. The case remains pending.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Fashion giant Prada reneged on promise to switch worker to part time hours, WRC told. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 31 October Other
• February 2021 Other
• 27 August Other
• 3 September Other
• October 2021 Other
• 2022-07-19 Publication

Why: " No representative from Prada appeared in order to defend the claims at a hearing this afternoon. CNI source report

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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