WRC gets first complaints on flexible work [Video]

Five complaints relating to remote or hybrid working have been received by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC).

The complaints have been lodged since the introduction of the ‘right to request remote/flexible work (FW)’ in early March.

Figures released to RTÉ News by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment show that up to 23 April five people had made complaints to the WRC about remote or flexible working.

“’The complaints will be addressed by the adjudication officer and, as with all cases, will be published on the WRC website,” a department spokesperson said.

The legislation was introduced on 7 March, as part of the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023.

On that date, the Government published a Code of Practice, drawn up by the WRC, on foot of trade union advice. It stated that anyone can request remote working, although they must have six months’ continuous service before it can start.

It suggested that specific reasons for such …