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WRC says it has no jurisdiction over diplomatic mission worker’s dismissal complaint

By Cathal Brosnan

Workplace Relations Commission ·

The Workplace Relations Commission found it had no jurisdiction to hear an employee’s unfair dismissal complaint against an employer described as a diplomatic mission. The decision was dated 9 May 2018; the merits were not decided. The adjudicator found the employee’s duties were closely connected to the mission’s governmental activities, including handling funds, official representation and certification work. The employee had argued she worked in an administration role and that her dismissal was unfair.

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