Preparing for the Workplace Relations Commission Tribunal & Labour Court Appeals in ROI

Introduction

Claims before the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) and appeals to the Labour Court present real-time, high-stakes challenges for HR and people professionals.

The virtual classroom seminar is designed to allow delegates not only to understand the process but to actively test their approach, ask questions and learn from real-life scenarios commonly faced by Irish employers.

Recent developments in case law, evolving procedural norms at the WRC and the continued emphasis on fair procedures mean that getting preparation wrong can have serious financial, reputational and employee relations consequences. This course will provide practical tips and insights to help attendees avoid common pitfalls, present evidence effectively and support legal advisors where external representation is engaged.

The session will also address common problem areas such as witness preparation, documentary evidence, preliminary issues and managing appeals to the Labour Court.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• The jurisdiction, powers and procedural role of the Workplace Relations Commission and the Labour Court
• How WRC hearings operate in practice and what employers typically underestimate
• How to prepare defensively and strategically once a complaint is received
• The role of witnesses: selection, preparation and giving evidence
• What adjudicators and the Labour Court expect from HR witnesses
• How to manage documentary evidence under time pressure
• How appeals to the Labour Court work and when they add value
• Practical guidance on working with internal stakeholders and external legal advisors
• Answers to common and complex participant questions

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.