Further strike action by school secretaries and caretakers might be on the cards after talks break down
Talks collapsed at the Workplace Relations Commission; the union will seek Labour Court referral after the Department failed to offer pension parity and recognition of prior service.
Warning of 'severe impact' on Labour Court hearings after deputy chair's reappointment 'blocked' by department
Labour Court faces severe operational impact after the Department of Public Expenditure blocked a senior official's reappointment, leaving the court at one-third capacity.
Labour Court rejects sick pay scheme for workers with Long Covid
At this point in time, Covid-19 and Long Covid are not considered occupational illnesses or an injury at work in this jurisdiction, which limits court recommendations.