First Labour Court Appeal Decision Issued Under the Right to Request Remote Working

July 14, 2026

Under the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023, employees in Ireland have the Right to Request Remote Working. A recent Labour Court appeal is the first decision issued under this Act and reinforces that employers must properly consider and follow the correct process when managing employee’s requests.

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