Michal Badowicz v Bus Eireann [2025]
Decision Number: ADJ-00054048 Legal Body: Workplace Relations Commission
Published on: 10/04/2025
Issues Covered:
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Patrick Barrett BL Barrister-at-Law
Patrick Barrett BL Barrister-at-Law
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Patrick's legal education is robust, beginning with a BCL Law Degree from University College Cork (2012-2016), followed by an LL.M in Business Law from the same institution (2016-2017), and culminating in a Barrister-at-Law Degree from The Honorable Society of King’s Inns in Dublin (2019-2021). He has extensive experience on the South-West Circuit, handling Civil, Family, and Criminal Law cases, as well as advising the Citizen Advice Service.  He has worked as an employment consultant, dealing with workplace investigations and bankruptcy procedures.

Summary

Employer failed to confirm changes to terms and conditions of employment and employee was awarded €1,500 compensation.

Background

The Complainant asserted that he had not been notified in writing of changes to his terms of employment. He submitted that there had been a lack of clarity and adherence to his agreed terms, particularly concerning his work as an Acting Supervisor. He claimed that issues arose around rostering, the allocation of shifts, the practice of double rotation for secondments, and his exclusion from certain secondments altogether. He further alleged that changes to his work arrangements were made without providing the required written notice, resulting in uncertainty and inconsistency in the terms under which he was employed.

The Respondent stated that

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