WRC decisions and recommendations

17/04/2025 06:35:00

The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has published decisions and recommendations from 31 March to 8 April 2025.

March and April employment case law

Cases and issues covered include:

  • an unsuccessful claim for constructive dismissal based on the employer's alleged failure to resolve visa issues in a timely fashion (Felipe Rocha Sales Junior v Foxfield Inns Dac Ashling Hotel, ADJ-00048714);

  • a claim for unfair dismissal where the facts surrounding a disputed resignation were inferred by WhatsApp messages and the employee's conduct (Aleksandras Jacukevicius v ICM Company Management and Secretarial Services Limited, ADJ-00054602); and

  • an unsuccessful defence to an Organisation of Working Time Act claim based on the complainant having control over his working hours (Mark Alcock v Knights Tower Trading Limited trading as Knightsbrook Hotel Spa and Golf Resort, ADJ-00049112).

Full details are available on the WRC website