Ireland

How do I bring a claim to the Workplace Relations Commission?

6 months
Time limit
Online form
Submission method
Free
No fee
WRC
Body handling claims
The Short Answer

You must submit your claim to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) within 6 months of the dispute arising, using the correct online form or paper form, and the WRC will assign an adjudicator to hear your case.

What the Law Says

The Workplace Relations Act 2015 sets out how employment disputes are handled in Ireland, including the process for bringing a claim to the Workplace Relations Commission.

Under the Workplace Relations Act 2015, most employment-related complaints — such as unfair dismissal, discrimination, pay disputes, or breach of employment rights — must be brought to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). The WRC is the independent statutory body responsible for resolving these disputes.

The law requires that a claim be submitted within strict time limits. Missing the deadline usually means the claim cannot be heard, unless exceptional circumstances apply.

There is no fee to make a claim to the WRC. Claims can be made online via the WRC’s online complaints system or by completing and posting a paper form.

Statutory Text

A complaint under this Part shall be made to the Commission not later than 6 months after the date on which the cause of action accrued.

— Workplace Relations Act 2015, s. 41 — Time limit for complaints

What to Do

1

Check that your issue falls within the WRC’s remit (e.g., unfair dismissal, discrimination, holiday pay, working time breaches)

2

Gather evidence (e.g., contract, payslips, emails, witness statements)

3

Submit your claim online at workplacerelations.ie or complete and post Form WP1 (for certain claims) within 6 months of the incident

4

Wait for the WRC to acknowledge your claim and assign an adjudicator

5

Attend the hearing (usually held remotely or in person) and present your case

Sources

statuteWorkplace Relations Act 2015, s. 41 — Time limit for complaints

Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: 2026-06-08.