Analysis: the WRC is a one stop shop for the resolution of a myriad of employment law issues and disputes
Prior to the establishment of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) in 2015, a number of organisations had responsibility for dealing with different types of employment law disputes and matters concerning industrial relations. These included the Employment Appeals Tribunal, Equality Tribunal, Equality Authority, rights commissioner, Labour Relations Commission and the National Employment Rights Authority
Unsurprisingly, many found it difficult to navigate this myriad of ways of handling employment law related disputes, as there was a lot of complexity and confusion about which was the most suitable forum for managing particular issues. Ultimately, the system was failing to efficiently process employment related disputes for all parties involved.
From RTÉ Radio 1's This Week in 2015, a look at the issues around the establishment of the Workplace Relations Commission
This led to a call for a substantial reform of the 'complex Workplace Relations systems'. These reforms resulted in the creation of the Workplace Relations Commission in October 2015, with the aim of streamlining and simplifying the process, essentially creating a 'one stop shop' for the resolution of employment law issues.
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