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WRC and Labour Court decisions, February 2018

All 95 WRC and Labour Court decisions dated February 2018, newest first, with the outcome, any award and a link to the original decision.

2018-02-27
WRC rejects lorry driver's unfair dismissal complaint over wedding leave
ADJ-00009506
Unfair dismissal
Original decision
2018-02-26
Labour Court raises Lina Slomskiene’s unfair dismissal award to €15,000
UDD1816
Unfair dismissal
Original decision
2018-02-26
Labour Court rejects worker’s €3,181.15 extra-hours claim
LCR21666
Industrial relations disputes
Original decision
2018-02-26
WRC awards office administrator €35,000 for unfair dismissal
ADJ-00010188
Unfair dismissal Working hours, holidays and breaks Unpaid wages and pay
Original decision
2018-02-23
Labour Court overturns unfair dismissal decision and awards James Hilton €13,500
UDD1814
Unfair dismissal
Original decision
2018-02-23
Labour Court rejects worker’s 25% acting-up allowance claim
LCR21665
Industrial relations disputes
Original decision
2018-02-23
Labour Court recommends Virgin Media and Unite resume talks on performance-related pay
LCR21663
Industrial relations disputes
Original decision
2018-02-23
Labour Court upholds decision rejecting Adam Herzyk’s discrimination appeal
EDA1815
Discrimination and equality · Dublin
Original decision
2018-02-23
WRC dismisses ten Daft Media discrimination complaints as misconceived
ADJ-00006704
Discrimination and equality
Original decision
2018-02-23
WRC dismisses Daft Media discrimination and victimisation complaints
ADJ-00003299
Discrimination and equality
Original decision
2018-02-22
Labour Court rules Quick Service Rest System Limited appeal over employment terms complaint was not properly before it
TED184
Contracts and notice · Waterford
Original decision
2018-02-22
Labour Court upholds €1,461.70 wages award to Javier Eduardo Perez Meza
PWD188
Unpaid wages and pay
Original decision
2018-02-22
Labour Court rules Quick Service Rest System Limited appeal was not properly before it
PWD187
Unpaid wages and pay · Waterford
Original decision
2018-02-22
Labour Court rules Quick Service Rest System appeal was not properly before it
MWD183
Unpaid wages and pay · Waterford
Original decision
2018-02-22
Labour Court sets aside time-limit ruling in Robert Kieran’s age discrimination case
EDA1814
Discrimination and equality
Original decision
2018-02-22
WRC recommends previous appraisal grade where interim review cannot be held
ADJ-00009904
Industrial relations disputes
Original decision
2018-02-21
Labour Court recommends Air Liquide Healthcare Ireland recognise Unite the Union
LCR21662
Industrial relations disputes
Original decision
2018-02-21
WRC rejects driver’s disability discrimination complaint against security company
ADJ-00003947
Discrimination and equality
Original decision
2018-02-20
Labour Court dismisses Charlene Murphy’s transfer appeal
TUD185
Transfer of undertakings (TUPE) · Wexford
Original decision
2018-02-20
Labour Court dismisses Kinga Puszka’s transfer appeal
TUD184
Transfer of undertakings (TUPE) · Wexford
Original decision
2018-02-20
Labour Court dismisses Elizabeth Collins’s transfer appeal
TUD183
Transfer of undertakings (TUPE) · Wexford
Original decision
2018-02-20
WRC rejects chef’s employment claims; unfair dismissal claim withdrawn
ADJ-00006145
Working hours, holidays and breaks Unfair dismissal Contracts and notice
Original decision
2018-02-19
Labour Court overturns €12,500 unfair dismissal award to Vilnis Cacs
UDD1812
Unfair dismissal
Original decision
2018-02-19
Labour Court rejects Stephen Connolly’s appeal over alleged penalisation
PDD182
Whistleblowing (protected disclosures)
Original decision
2018-02-19
Labour Court recommends promotional-grade retention after six months in nine
LCR21661
Industrial relations disputes
Original decision
2018-02-19
Labour Court recommends €2,000 canteen improvement at Musgrave Limerick
LCR21659
Industrial relations disputes · Limerick
Original decision
2018-02-19
Labour Court recommends six weeks’ pay per year for AXA redundancy terms
LCR21658
Industrial relations disputes
Original decision
2018-02-19
Labour Court rejects Mark Roache’s appeal over fixed-term contracts
FTD181
Fixed-term and part-time workers · Dublin
Original decision
2018-02-16
Labour Court recommends further engagement on Muiriosa Foundation pension claim
LCR21657
Industrial relations disputes
Original decision
2018-02-16
Labour Court dismisses Marie Fogarty’s harassment appeal against Aramark
EDA1813
Discrimination and equality
Original decision
2018-02-16
WRC complaint fails after worker misses hearing
ADJ-00010680
Industrial relations disputes
Original decision
2018-02-16
WRC upholds catering worker’s redundancy complaint after rejecting alternative job
ADJ-00010613
Redundancy
Original decision
2018-02-16
WRC dismisses worker’s leave and notice complaints after he misses hearing
ADJ-00010302
Working hours, holidays and breaks
Original decision
2018-02-16
WRC awards Service Adviser €12,000 for unfair dismissal
ADJ-00008472
Unfair dismissal Contracts and notice Working hours, holidays and breaks
Original decision
2018-02-16
WRC dismisses youth worker’s complaint after she misses hearing
ADJ-00005312
Unfair dismissal
Original decision
2018-02-16
WRC rejects estimator’s constructive dismissal complaint
ADJ-00003931
Unfair dismissal
Original decision
2018-02-15
WRC awards chef €1,500 after finding pub pressured him to leave
ADJ-00008693
Unfair dismissal
Original decision
2018-02-15
Gym manager’s constructive-dismissal complaint dismissed; wages claim withdrawn
ADJ-00008488
Unfair dismissal Unpaid wages and pay
Original decision
2018-02-15
WRC awards kitchen designer €12,480 for unfair dismissal
ADJ-00007325
Unfair dismissal
Original decision
2018-02-15
WRC awards shop manager notice and holiday pay after shop closure
ADJ-00006546
Redundancy Working hours, holidays and breaks
Original decision
2018-02-15
WRC rejects truck driver’s €13,140 sick-pay claim
ADJ-00003367
Unpaid wages and pay
Original decision
2018-02-14
Labour Court overturns €5,000 award to Tesco worker on company’s appeal
UDD1811
Unfair dismissal · Dublin
Original decision
2018-02-14
WRC finds clerical worker entitled to statutory redundancy
ADJ-00010331
Redundancy
Original decision
2018-02-14
WRC upholds crèche manager’s redundancy claim after fire closes day-care service
ADJ-00009853
Redundancy
Original decision
2018-02-14
Spanish language assistant’s claim for permanent contract fails
ADJ-00008662
Fixed-term and part-time workers
Original decision
2018-02-14
WRC awards €1,386 and €924 to sales technician; annual-leave complaint fails
ADJ-00007999
Contracts and notice Working hours, holidays and breaks
Original decision
2018-02-14
WRC rejects child care worker’s unfair dismissal complaint against creche
ADJ-00002421
Unfair dismissal
Original decision
2018-02-12
Labour Court recommends continuing rail inspectors’ call-out allowance for 2017 and 2018
LCR21656
Industrial relations disputes
Original decision
2018-02-12
Labour Court recommends Tesco and unions review relationship before reassessing pay claim
LCR21655
Industrial relations disputes
Original decision
2018-02-12
Labour Court urges Tesco and Mandate to review relationship after 9,000-member pay claim
LCR21654
Industrial relations disputes
Original decision
2018-02-09
Labour Court dismisses Julie Neville’s appeal against HSE
UDD188
Unfair dismissal
Original decision
2018-02-09
Labour Court affirms dismissal of Patrick Neville’s complaints against HSE
UDD186
Unfair dismissal
Original decision
2018-02-09
Labour Court upholds rejection of Catherine Flynn’s constructive dismissal appeal
UDD1810
Unfair dismissal
Original decision
2018-02-09
Labour Court rejects Julie Neville’s three complaints against the HSE
TUD182
Transfer of undertakings (TUPE)
Original decision
2018-02-09
Labour Court dismisses Patrick Neville’s three appeals against HSE
TUD181
Transfer of undertakings (TUPE)
Original decision
2018-02-09
Labour Court leaves Sinead Abercrombie’s €1,961.18 award in place
PWD186
Unpaid wages and pay
Original decision
2018-02-09
Labour Court rejects Mandate’s bid for higher Shoe Zone redundancy terms
LCR21653
Industrial relations disputes · Dublin
Original decision
2018-02-09
Labour Court dismisses Julie Neville’s three appeals against HSE
AWD183
Agency workers and employment permits
Original decision
2018-02-09
WRC grants bike mechanic redundancy lump sum
ADJ-00010316
Redundancy
Original decision
2018-02-09
WRC recommends €250 goodwill payment in fast-food worker’s dispute
ADJ-00009906
Working hours, holidays and breaks Industrial relations disputes
Original decision
2018-02-09
WRC awards construction worker €1,159.40 over unpaid wages
ADJ-00009830
Unpaid wages and pay Contracts and notice
Original decision
2018-02-09
WRC does not recommend permanent appointment for manager at Health Promotion Office
ADJ-00009212
Industrial relations disputes
Original decision
2018-02-08
Labour Court dismisses James Murphy’s AIB whistleblowing appeal as out of time
PDD181
Whistleblowing (protected disclosures)
Original decision
2018-02-08
WRC finds chef entitled to statutory redundancy payment
ADJ-00010536
Redundancy · Wicklow
Original decision
2018-02-08
WRC dismisses retail manager’s discrimination and wages complaints; two claims withdrawn
ADJ-00005949
Discrimination and equality Unpaid wages and pay
Original decision
2018-02-08
WRC awards veterinary nurse €4,000 for constructive dismissal
ADJ-00003556
Working hours, holidays and breaks Unfair dismissal Contracts and notice
Original decision
2018-02-07
WRC says sales manager’s unfair dismissal complaint was out of time
ADJ-00007606
Unfair dismissal
Original decision
2018-02-06
Labour Court recommends one immediate increment for Sonas workers
LCR21896
Industrial relations disputes
Original decision
2018-02-05
Labour Court rejects Jacqueline Doyle’s appeal over Boots demotion
UDD189
Unfair dismissal · Dublin
Original decision
2018-02-05
Labour Court rejects Enda Murphy’s unpaid wages appeal
PWD185
Unpaid wages and pay
Original decision
2018-02-05
Labour Court affirms decisions against worker in minimum wage appeal
MWD182
Unpaid wages and pay
Original decision
2018-02-05
Labour Court recommends Glanbia and union discuss pay gap and performance rewards
LCR21651
Industrial relations disputes
Original decision
2018-02-02
WRC finds office assistant entitled to statutory redundancy pay
ADJ-00011407
Redundancy
Original decision
2018-02-02
WRC rejects assistant’s claim for continued sick pay
ADJ-00011295
Unpaid wages and pay
Original decision
2018-02-02
Tenant’s discrimination complaint fails after he leaves WRC hearing
ADJ-00011154
Discrimination and equality
Original decision
2018-02-02
Tenant’s discrimination complaint fails after he leaves WRC hearing
ADJ-00010155
Discrimination and equality
Original decision
2018-02-02
WRC dismisses tenant’s discrimination complaint after he leaves hearing
ADJ-00010153
Discrimination and equality
Original decision
2018-02-02
WRC confirms truck driver’s entitlement to redundancy lump sum
ADJ-00010097
Redundancy
Original decision
2018-02-02
WRC dismisses tenant’s discrimination complaint after he leaves hearing
ADJ-00009941
Discrimination and equality
Original decision
2018-02-02
WRC recommends team-building steps after clerical worker’s bullying complaint
ADJ-00009862
Industrial relations disputes
Original decision
2018-02-02
WRC awards sales assistant €7,500 after unfair dismissal following maternity leave
ADJ-00009793
Unfair dismissal
Original decision
2018-02-02
WRC rejects Irish worker’s race discrimination complaint
ADJ-00009792
Discrimination and equality
Original decision
2018-02-02
WRC awards supervisor €9,650 for unfair dismissal and €6,176 for lack of notice
ADJ-00009522
Unfair dismissal
Original decision
2018-02-02
WRC awards accounts and payroll specialist €18,400 for unfair dismissal
ADJ-00009175
Unfair dismissal
Original decision
2018-02-02
Tenant’s discrimination complaints fail after he leaves WRC hearing
ADJ-00008108
Discrimination and equality
Original decision
2018-02-02
WRC finds security officer’s dismissal was not unfair
ADJ-00007616
Unfair dismissal · Dublin
Original decision
2018-02-02
WRC recommends conflict process in chef’s workplace bullying dispute
ADJ-00005465
Industrial relations disputes
Original decision
2018-02-02
WRC dismisses five Equal Status complaints after complainant leaves hearing
ADJ-00004218
Discrimination and equality
Original decision
2018-02-01
Labour Court recommends new performance ratings for university worker
LCR21650
Industrial relations disputes
Original decision
2018-02-01
Labour Court recommends compensation for two GMIT invigilators
LCR21649
Industrial relations disputes
Original decision
2018-02-01
WRC awards tenant €5,000 after finding discrimination against HAP applicant
ADJ-00009741
Discrimination and equality
Original decision
2018-02-01
WRC rejects cloud support engineer’s constructive dismissal complaint
ADJ-00008914
Industrial relations disputes
Original decision
2018-02-01
WRC orders re-engagement for employee unfairly dismissed
ADJ-00008883
Unfair dismissal
Original decision
2018-02-01
Worker’s penalisation and equality complaints fail after bullying dispute
ADJ-00005119
Discrimination and equality
Original decision
2018-02-01
WRC finds disability discrimination and awards officer €7,000
ADJ-00003880
Unfair dismissal Unpaid wages and pay Discrimination and equality
Original decision