This case concerned the alleged breach of section 15 of the Act i.e. that the claimant was required to work in excess of the maximum 48 hours per week. The Respondent failed to maintain working time records in the required form. The Claimant’s evidence, in the form of diary entries, was deemed acceptable. Accordingly, the Claimant succeeded in his claim as the court held that Respondent had not discharged the burden of proof to show compliance. https://www.workplacerelations.ie/en/Cases/2015/September/DWT1585.html
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