Discrimination and equality WRC decisions 2026 (page 2)
234 discrimination and equality decisions from the WRC and Labour Court in 2026: outcomes, awards and original decisions.
WRC rejects Daa Plc Cork equal-pay complaint after finding pay gap objectively justified
ADJ-00054765
WRC finds three Vilcu complaints not well-founded after hearing absence
ADJ-00053409
Unpaid wages and pay Unfair dismissal Discrimination and equality
WRC finds three Balanuta complaints not well-founded after hearing absence
ADJ-00053406
Unpaid wages and pay Unfair dismissal Discrimination and equality
WRC awards Stefan Puscasu €10,000 for unfair dismissal by Rigotec
ADJ-00053401
Unpaid wages and pay Unfair dismissal Discrimination and equality
WRC rejects Andrei Vrancenu’s wage and dismissal complaints
ADJ-00053398
WRC rejects Sorin Romeo Vochit’s wage and dismissal complaints
ADJ-00053390
WRC rejects disability complaint against Lidon Group, Junction 14
ADJ-00055771
WRC rejects M Paul Cronin’s discrimination complaint over restaurant incident
ADJ-00060878
WRC rejects gender discrimination complaint over probationary dismissal
ADJ-00058067
WRC rejects Paul Geoghegan’s disability discrimination complaint against Amazon
ADJ-00060956
Equal Status complaint dismissed after complainant missed two hearings
ADJ-00058630
WRC rejects complaint after complainant misses second hearing
ADJ-00058274
WRC dismisses Anna Griffin complaint after she misses hearing
ADJ-00052005
WRC rejects nationality discrimination complaint against Social Protection Department
ADJ-00060293
WRC decision on Maria Covaci’s complaint against Mr Price refers to a separate case
ADJ-00051578
WRC dismisses Luminita Covaci’s discrimination complaint against Mr Price
ADJ-00051577
WRC ends discrimination case after complainant misses hearing
ADJ-00059744
WRC dismisses Makarios Michailidis’s Equal Status complaint on procedural grounds
ADJ-00057836
WRC deems Michail Michailidis’s Equal Status complaint unsuccessful
ADJ-00057831
WRC deems Elena Arabova-Michailidis’s Equal Status complaint unsuccessful
ADJ-00057829
WRC finds hostel victimised guest after she reported harassment
ADJ-00057287
WRC rejects bartender’s discrimination and notice claims
ADJ-00054304
WRC awards worker compensation for unfair dismissal and pay breaches
ADJ-00053299
Unfair dismissal Discrimination and equality Contracts and notice
WRC unable to consider three complaints after wrong entity named
ADJ-00064569
WRC rejects worker’s dismissal and discrimination complaints against Sunbeam House Services
ADJ-00055798
WRC rejects Katarzyna Kowalczyk’s discrimination and victimisation complaint against Medtronic
ADJ-00057103
Labour Court upholds dismissal of McNally equality complaint as frivolous
EDA2617
Labour Court upholds dismissal of McNally equality complaint as frivolous
EDA2616
Labour Court upholds dismissal of McNally complaint against Rotunda Hospital
EDA2615
Labour Court upholds dismissal of McNally complaint against Rotunda Hospital
EDA2614
Labour Court upholds dismissal of McNally complaint against Rotunda Hospital
EDA2613
WRC rejects cleaner’s unfair-dismissal claim against AFM Facilities
ADJ-00053976
Unfair dismissal Discrimination and equality Working hours, holidays and breaks
WRC declares family-status discrimination complaint not well founded after hearing absence
ADJ-00063357
WRC dismisses Jacob Benarros Neto’s complaints against government department
ADJ-00048414
WRC dismisses disability discrimination complaint over hearing questions
ADJ-00062639
WRC awards Shulammite Awotundun €40,789 for unfair dismissal
ADJ-00059093
WRC awards €7,524 over accent harassment and missing employment terms
ADJ-00062061
WRC ends Amy Deady complaints after wrong respondent was named
ADJ-00064568
Transfer of undertakings (TUPE) Discrimination and equality Unpaid wages and pay
WRC ends Amy Deady equality complaint after wrong respondent named
ADJ-00062045
WRC unable to consider equality complaint against Arachas Corporate Brokers
ADJ-00060431
Central Bank wins as WRC rejects nine complaints by former employee
ADJ-00059992
Contracts and notice Discrimination and equality Working hours, holidays and breaks
WRC dismisses Hungarian worker’s discrimination and harassment complaint
ADJ-00059430
WRC orders Right Move Recruitment to pay five days’ sick leave
ADJ-00058041
Working hours, holidays and breaks Discrimination and equality
Labour Court rejects late equality appeal against Seanita Ltd
EDA2612
Labour Court rejects late equality appeal against Seanita Ltd
EDA2611
WRC rejects Google Ireland race discrimination complaint
ADJ-00061380
WRC finds Adijat Alimi’s Equal Status complaint against Tesco unsuccessful
ADJ-00057953
WRC rejects Sonia Cassius-Clay’s race discrimination and victimisation complaints
ADJ-00062102
WRC finds Peter McKeon’s religious discrimination complaint against Roots Wellness not well founded
ADJ-00057713
WRC rejects religious discrimination complaint against yoga studio
ADJ-00057621
WRC finds two Omniplex complaints not well founded after claimant misses hearing
ADJ-00056599
WRC rejects employee’s race discrimination complaints
ADJ-00061174
Taxi provider ordered to pay €6,000 after refusing guide dog user
ADJ-00060775
Taxi provider ordered to pay €6,000 after refusing guide dog user
ADJ-00060770
Labour Court rejects late equality appeal against Kinlay Abbey Limited
EDA2610
WRC dismisses Robert Cantwell’s disability discrimination complaint against Gpo An Post
ADJ-00058249
WRC rejects Apple worker’s remote-work and dismissal claims
ADJ-00056537
Discrimination and equality Contracts and notice Maternity, parental and carer's leave
WRC dismisses two complaints against Courtlough Shooting Grounds Limited after Liam Flynn’s absence
ADJ-00064762
WRC finds race-related harassment and equal-pay breach at Earthmoving Wear Parts
ADJ-00049446
Unfair dismissal Contracts and notice Discrimination and equality
WRC dismisses Ram Shah’s discrimination complaint after hearing absence
ADJ-00062015
WRC rejects Bank of Ireland complaint over wrong statute
ADJ-00060422
WRC awards Michelle Jaap compensation after finding constructive dismissal
ADJ-00055515
Discrimination and equality Contracts and notice Unfair dismissal
WRC orders €3,000 compensation over refusal to accept HAP
ADJ-00048524
Lidl ordered to pay warehouse worker €28,000 for disability discrimination
ADJ-00059764
WRC rejects race discrimination complaint against British Airways
ADJ-00053308
WRC rejects Jason Cleare’s three complaints against O Connor Woodwork Solutions
ADJ-00058263
WRC dismisses Lisa McNew’s equality complaint against Verizon Services Ireland
ADJ-00061861
WRC finds Forqan Hassanzada’s discrimination complaint was out of time
ADJ-00058515
WRC rejects most complaints by former security officer; daily-rest claim out of time
ADJ-00058093
Discrimination and equality Working hours, holidays and breaks Whistleblowing (protected disclosures)
WRC finds Sodexo’s English-language rule indirectly discriminatory but justified
ADJ-00053608
Donegal Golf Club wins WRC disability complaint over buggy restrictions
ADJ-00054298
WRC rejects discrimination complaint on jurisdiction grounds
ADJ-00055942
WRC rejects discrimination and victimisation complaints against Tots Creche
ADJ-00059255
WRC awards butcher €7,828.86 in unpaid wages after finding employer withheld pay unlawfully
ADJ-00058684
Discrimination and equality Working hours, holidays and breaks Contracts and notice
WRC awards €2,500 to restaurant worker over discriminatory dismissal
ADJ-00060438
WRC finds postmaster’s safety complaints case not well-founded
ADJ-00056414
Whistleblowing (protected disclosures) Discrimination and equality
WRC rejects HAP discrimination complaint over withdrawn apartment offer
ADJ-00060584
WRC closes Actavo discrimination complaint after complainant misses hearing
ADJ-00060844
WRC awards Alcenio Augusto €3,000 after race discrimination finding
ADJ-00057857
WRC awards marina manager €20,000 in disability discrimination case
ADJ-00052352
WRC rejects chef’s age and nationality discrimination claim
ADJ-00060997
Labour Court sets aside WRC decision in Irish Prison Service appeal
EDA262
WRC declines jurisdiction over guide-dog access complaint
ADJ-00053393
WRC declines jurisdiction over guide-dog access complaint
ADJ-00053389
WRC dismisses three complaints after claimant misses reconvened hearing
ADJ-00056902
Discrimination and equality Maternity, parental and carer's leave Contracts and notice
WRC cannot hear creche worker’s discrimination complaint filed late
ADJ-00059167
WRC awards gym worker €5,500 after finding sexual harassment
ADJ-00059062
Unfair dismissal Discrimination and equality Contracts and notice
WRC rejects discrimination complaint over Castleview Apartments amenities
ADJ-00058137
WRC rejects five complaints after complainant misses hearing
ADJ-00059558
Discrimination and equality Whistleblowing (protected disclosures) Unfair dismissal
WRC finds no gender discrimination in uniform complaint
ADJ-00059321
WRC dismisses equality complaint after neither side attends
ADJ-00051707
WRC dismisses discrimination complaint after complainant misses hearing
ADJ-00060965
WRC finds Pepper Finance age discrimination complaint not well founded
ADJ-00057143
WRC rejects Sean Connolly’s age discrimination complaint against Pepper Finance
ADJ-00049884
GXO Logistics defeats six complaints brought by former warehouse operative
ADJ-00059561
Discrimination and equality Contracts and notice Working hours, holidays and breaks
WRC rejects equal pay discrimination claim against Irving Oil Whitegate Refinery
ADJ-00037909
WRC dismisses Maria Czub’s discrimination complaint against Catalyx
ADJ-00050857
WRC rejects equality complaint after complainant misses hearing
ADJ-00060983
WRC awards tenant €10,000 after landlord refused HAP
ADJ-00058129
HSE defeats paramedic’s disability discrimination complaint at WRC
ADJ-00054763