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Full coverage: Industrial relations

“Do I see a big shift towards joining a trade union? I don’t really”

Ireland’s industrial relations are at a crossroads. From collective bargaining to remote work, Ibec executive Maeve McElwee discusses the changes that are reshaping the dynamics of work.

Francesca Comyn
9th Dec, 2024 - 7 min read

EWC chair challenges Verizon ruling on costs

The Labour Court found Verizon EWC members couldn't bill the company for attending a training conference in Hamburg and receiving Brexit advice. An appeal is due to go before the High Court.

Francesca Comyn
10th Oct, 2024 - 3 min read

The power of persuasion: What are EWCs and why are so many now in Ireland?

A few years ago, there were only a handful of European Works Councils in Ireland. Now there are more than a hundred as US multinationals adopt the country as a legal base. David Hopper, partner with Lewis Silkin, discusses the repercussions of this post-Brexit legal phenomenon.

Francesca Comyn
29th Mar, 2024 - 7 min read

Top production company ordered to pay up in latest union worker saga case

Metropolitan Films International Limited is currently appealing WRC awards against it to the tune of €430,000 for breaches of workers' rights. This tale’s origin story starts with corporation tax credits.

Niall Sargent
12th Mar, 2024 - 5 min read

A drama made for television: Rewinding the week that was

To really maximise the potential of the film and television sector in Ireland, industrial peace needs to break out soon. 

Ian Kehoe
7th Jan, 2024 - 5 min read

“A record year,” or “no longer in a position to pay”? Co-op locked in redundancy terms row

The mid-size dairy processor Arrabawn and Siptu took their dispute over exit pay to the Labour Court on the week the business reported strong results. The court has now made a recommendation.

Thomas Hubert
30th Jun, 2022 - 2 min read

Debenhams’ workers will not get €11m. But updating the law would mean their fight has not been in vain

Those who lost their jobs when the retailer’s Irish stores went into liquidation one year ago were promised enhanced redundancy, but existing rules means there is no money to pay it. How will the stand-off end?

Ian Kehoe
9th Apr, 2021 - 4 min read
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