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by Bláthnaid Evans Head of Employment and Corporate Immigration at Ogier in Ireland Ireland relies on recruiting talent from non-EEA countries to fill sectors in the labour market where there are identified shortages in certain skills. As foreign recruitment increases so do claims made to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) involving employees who require additional permission to work and reside in Ireland.

by Bláthnaid Evans Head of Employment and Corporate Immigration at Ogier in Ireland In a recent decision, the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) mandated X to award former employee Gary Rooney (the Complainant) the substantial sum of €550,131 for an unfair dismissal claim against the company. This ruling sets a new benchmark for compensation in Ireland in the employment sphere. The case centres around the notorious email sent by Elon Musk to 270 Irish employees on the 16th of  November 2022.

by Bláthnaid Evans Head of Employment and Corporate Immigration at Ogier in Ireland On 29 January 2024, the Labour Court Rules (the “Rules“) were updated which revoke the 2022 rules. The Labour Court updates its rules and regulations on a biannual basis. We have provided a summary of the key changes introduced by the Rules below. Key changes New Labour Court Portal In line with the Labour Court’s efforts to digitise its systems, appeals can now be submitted via the Labour Court Portal.