Prior to the enactment of the Act, employees had to select between a number of dispute resolution bodies to which to refer an employment complaint: the Rights Commissioner Service, the Employment Appeals Tribunal, the Labour Court, and the Equality Tribunal. The choice of forum would depend on a number of factors including the legislation to which the complaint relates; whether the set of circumstances gave rise to a number of claims to name just a few. The new Act has replaced the complex first step. Now, all complaints are referred to the Workplace Relation Customer Service within the Workplace Relations Commission. Once referred to the Workplace Relations Commission, the complaint can go one of two ways. It can either be referred to the Early Resolution & Mediation services, or it can be referred to Adjudication.
A 13-year old boy who lost his mother - his sole parent - to breast cancer three years ago has settled a High Court action against the HSE over alleged delay in diagnosis. … Continue
THE HSE has apologised to the women who have shared their traumatic childbirth stories on RTÉ’S Liveline programme over the last two weeks. … Continue
A 14-year old girl who claimed she suffered a severe shoulder injury at birth has settled her High Court action for €425,000. Amy Hutchinson the High Court heard has difficulty riding a bicycle and a problem carrying her schoolbag as a result of the the injury to her right shoulder and arm. … Continue
Samuel Forde, the Court heard, has cerebral palsy which has affected every aspect of his life and his requirements for the future are extensive and he will need lifetime care. … Continue
