The Workplace Relations Commission carried out 5,156 inspections in 2024 with €2.15m recovered in unpaid wages.
The WRC’s annual report for last year shows that successful prosecutions were up 27% on 2023.
There was a decrease of 4% in the volume of telephone calls dealt with, while website pageviews also decreased by over 7%.
The WRC saw an increase of 6% in adjudication hearings offered in 2024 compared to 2023.
The commission’s conciliation service was involved in the resolution/prevention of a number of high-profile disputes and its success rates remain above 85%.
The Code of Practice on the Right to Request Remote and/or Flexible Working was published by the WRC on 7 March 2024.
“By closely monitoring socioeconomic trends and the ongoing expansion of employment rights, we continue to adapt and align our efforts to meet the changing needs of those we serve,” said Audrey Cahill, Director General of the WRC.
Peter Burke, the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, welcomed the publication of the annual report.
“The WRC continues to play a critical role in ensuring that employment rights are upheld for all,” Mr Burke said.
“The WRC plays a leading role in contributing to the harmonious industrial relations climate we enjoy, with data for conciliation services showing an 85% success rate,” he added.
