Employee Guides: Workplace Rights & WRC Advice in Ireland.
WorkplaceDisputes.ie provides practical employee guides on workplace rights and employment disputes in Ireland. Our guides cover issues including unfair dismissal, disciplinary procedures, workplace grievances, Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), reasonable accommodation, disability discrimination, workplace bullying and harassment, protected disclosures, redundancy, annual leave, employment equality and Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) complaints.
Whether you are dealing with an internal workplace process, considering a formal grievance, preparing a WRC complaint or simply trying to understand your employment rights, our guides explain the key issues and practical steps you should consider.
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The Unfair Performance Evaluation Model
A biased or unfair performance evaluation can impact your career—affecting promotions, pay increases, and even job security. But you don't have to accept it without question. A fair evaluation system should allow two-way communication, giving you the opportunity to discuss your review and challenge it objectively. If this process fails, you have...
As of January 1st, 2025, the National Minimum Wage has increased to €13.50 per hour for adults aged 20 and over.
Many employees are told that mistakes—like breaking something at work, making an error on the till, or damaging company property—will be taken out of their wages. But is this actually legal?
If you feel you're not being treated fairly at work, you have the right to raise a grievance, and your employer is obligated to address your concerns through a formal process.
If you have a disability, you're an important part of the Irish workforce—and you have rights. You're entitled to fair treatment, protection from discrimination, and reasonable accommodations to help you succeed at work.
Yes! - You can be re-employed by the same employer who made you redundant—as long as the original redundancy was genuine and followed legal procedures. If your employer's situation has improved, they might prefer to bring back someone like you who already knows the ropes.
Sick leave is common, but many employees wonder: Does my employer have the right to know the nature of my illness? 🧐 In Ireland, while employers may request a medical cert after a certain period, the details you must provide are limited.
If your employer is closing your workplace and offers you a job at another location, you do not always have to accept it. Your entitlement to redundancy depends on whether the offer is considered a reasonable alternative.