Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 October 2017
86. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if a breach of labour law has occurred in the case of a former employee of an organisation (details supplied) who is concerned that their claims have not yet been investigated but have been relieved of their responsibilities in the interim; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42132/17]
View answerThe Workplace Relations Commission, WRC, is independent in the exercise of its quasi-judicial function and I have no direct involvement in its day-to-day operations or adjudication function.
Where individuals believe that they are being deprived of employment rights applicable to employees, they may refer a complaint to the WRC where the matter can be dealt with by way of mediation or adjudication. Complaints can be made on a single complaint form available at the WRC’s website: www.workplacerelations.ie. Where such complaint is presented, the Director General shall, subject to section 39, refer the complaint for adjudication by an Adjudication Officer.
In addition, the WRC’s Customer Service Section provides information to both employers and employees in relation to employment, equality and industrial relations rights and obligations and can be contacted at Lo-call 1890-808090 or 059-9178990.
