Debenhams workers’ collective redundancy claims argued at WRC

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The Workplace Relations Commission heard legal arguments on Debenhams workers’ collective redundancy claims on 3 March 2023.

Mandate says Debenhams Retail Ireland and its liquidators failed to provide relevant information and conduct meaningful consultation; the liquidators deny the claims.

The hearing followed witness testimony the previous October and concerned European case law, including when an employer must consult about proposed collective redundancies.

The parties also disputed whether workers could bring separate claims relating to consultation before and after the liquidators’ appointment.

The WRC was to issue its decision in writing and publish it later.