Jennifer Cashman has more than 20 years’ specialist experience advising a wide range of employers across a number of sectors. Recognised as a Leading Individual in Irish Employment Law in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 Europe and is also recommended as a Leading Lawyer (Band 1) in Chambers Europe. Recognised thought-leader on various employment law and HR issues, in particular retirement ages and age discrimination. Clients praise Jennifer for her “practical, business-focused advice” and say “she gives "straight answers to straight questions… clearly very experienced and her delivery is fantastic - always clear and to the point."
"We have been notified by the Workplace Relations Commission that our Company is going to be subject to a WRC Inspection. We are in the hospitality sector, and we have heard that the WRC can issue on-the-spot fines if they find any breaches of certain legislation. How do we handle it?"
Introduction
Employers will of course be aware that they may be subject to an inspection by the Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) to inspect compliance with all employer statutory obligations. WRC Inspections Service carry out inspections at employers’ workplaces to check compliance with employment legislation in areas such as national minimum wage, working time, and rest breaks. They also have powers to investigate compliance with Employment permit obligations.
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