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Workplace Relations Notices
Minister Updates Employment Permits Regulations
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O'Connor T.D., has signed the Employment Permit Regulations 2017. Employment Permit...
WRC Publishes its Annual Report for 2016
The Workplace Relations Commission has published its Annual Report for 2016, and announced an additional 5 new regional hearing venues.
WRC Publishes Guidance Note for Practitioners/Respondents
The WRC has issued a Guide for Practitioners and Representatives submitting complaints or disputes to the Commission.
WRC Publishes its Work Programme for 2017
The Workplace Relations Commission has published its Work Programme for 2017.
Minister Breen encourages interested parties to make submissions to Low Pay Commission on National Minimum Wage and Board and Lodging Rates
The Minister for Employment and Small Business, Pat Breen TD, is encouraging those with an interest in the national minimum wage to make submissions to the...
Minister Mitchell O’Connor launches new New Employment Permits Online Application System
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Ms. Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD, today (1st December 2016) officially launched a new Employment Permits...
WRC Publishes Progress Report and Commentary on its first 12 Months of operation
The Workplace Relations Commission has published a Progress Report and Commentary on its first 12 months of operation.
Minister Mitchell O’Connor officially opens offices of Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) and Labour Courts in Lansdowne House
Minister of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell-O’Connor T.D., today (Monday, 21st November 2016), officially opened the new offices of the WRC and...
Minister Breen signs Order to increase pay for Contract Cleaners
Pat Breen TD, Minister for Employment and Small Business signed an amended Employment Regulation Order for the Contract Cleaning Sector, which provides for...
WRC takes part in North Atlantic Maritime Project
Members of the Workplace Relations' Inspection Service took part in a recent Joint Operation focusing on labour exploitation in the Fishing Industry.
WRC and PSA Sign new Memorandum of Understanding
A commitment to closer co-operation between the Private Security Authority (PSA) and the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) was given following the signing...
Minister Breen, requests the Low Pay Commission to review the rates for “board and lodgings” which are reckonable as part of the national minimum wage.
Minister for Employment and Small Business Pat Breen T.D., today asked the Low Pay Commission to review the rates for “board and lodgings” which are...
Contract Cleaning Industry JLC publishes Draft Employment Regulation Order
The Joint Labour Committee for the Contract Cleaning Industry has formulated proposals for fixing the minimum remuneration and working conditions of workers...
WRC Publishes Annual Report for 2015
The WRC has published its Annual Report for the period from its establishment on 1st October 2015 to 31st December 2015.
Better Control and Enhanced Protection for Posted Workers in Ireland Delivered
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD and Minister for Employment and Small Business, Pat Breen TD today announced that...
WRC Publishes Employment Law Explained
The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has today published its Employment Law Explained booklet which summarises rights and obligations under employment,...
New Memorandum of Understanding between RSA and WRC
The Road Safety Authority and Workplace Relations Commission have signed an MoU in relation to Inspections and Investigations and the exchange of information.
WRC Publishes First Progress Report & Commentary
The WRC has published a Progress Report and Commentary on its first 6 months of operation.
Ministers Bruton and Nash publish Experts’ Report on examination and review of laws protecting employees
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise, and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD and the Minister for Business and Employment, Ged Nash today published the report of the...
Minister Launches WRC Strategy Statement
Workplace Relations Commission launches its Strategy Statement targeting reduced waiting times and promoting early resolution