WRC rejects discrimination and victimisation complaints against Tots Creche

The Workplace Relations Commission rejected all four complaints brought by Rebecca Swords against Tots Creche, finding no discrimination on family status or gender grounds, discrimination in conditions of employment, or victimisation. Adjudication Officer Seamus Clinton's decision was dated 19 March 2026. Swords alleged that a childcare place for her child was unavailable when she sought to return from maternity leave on morning hours, and that she was discriminated against and victimised. Tots Creche denied the complaints, said it used an automated booking system and said staff offered alternatives. The officer found insufficient evidence of discrimination and no evidence of unfavourable treatment or victimisation.