WRC rejects Sarah Walsh’s final pay complaint against Boots

The Workplace Relations Commission found Sarah Walsh’s complaint against Boots Retail Ireland Limited was not well-founded. The decision, dated 3 October 2025, concerned her claim that final wages had not been paid and deductions were unexplained. Boots said five November absences were missed in payroll and an overpayment was recouped from December termination pay. The adjudication officer accepted the absence records and found the deduction lawful. The officer also said Boots had not explained the deduction in a timely way, causing Walsh unnecessary distress and effort.