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Prison Service ordered to compensate officer over roster change after no-show at WRC

Summary

A Prison Service officer, Norman Mullen, has won compensation after the Prison Service failed to show up for a Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) hearing. Mullen was awarded three weeks' wages for the breach of his employment terms. He had been moved from a 'no nights' roster without his agreement or notice. The WRC tribunal found that the Prison Service had acted in breach of the Terms of Employment (Information) Act. The adjudicator noted that the Prison Service did not appear at the hearing and that Mullen's evidence was accepted in full. The tribunal ordered the Prison Service to ensure compliance with the Act and to provide notice of contract changes. Mullen's case highlights the importance of proper communication and adherence to employment terms in the workplace.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Prison Service ordered to compensate officer over roster change after no-show at WRC. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 27 May Hearing Or Sentence
• September 2025 Other
• 7 September Other
• 2026-06-19 Publication

Why: Mr Mullen said he learned in September 2025 that more "no nights" jobs had become available because of increased staffing – but after making inquiries, discovered that "no list existed" with his name on it. CNI source report

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

Read the original CNI report