Labour Court rejects HSE worker’s religion discrimination appeal

The Labour Court on 4 February 2026 rejected Judyta Zielinska’s appeal over requests that she accompany residents to Mass at work, affirming the decision that her direct and indirect religion discrimination complaints were not well founded. No award was made. The Court found that the Health Service Executive had accommodated her request for a lengthy period, but that the arrangement was not part of her employment terms. It also found insufficient evidence of adverse treatment or discrimination. The Court said it had no jurisdiction to consider victimisation because the WRC adjudication officer had not decided that complaint.