Workplace Relations (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021

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• Changes who can be appointed as adjudication officers and allows Government to revoke appointments in certain cases.
• Requires Workplace Relations Commission to hold hearings in public, publish decisions, and enforce them only through formal notice.
• Makes Labour Court members independent in performing their duties; amends six employment and equality laws for consistency.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 33rd Dáil

   24 Jun 2021
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   2 Jul 2021
3. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   7 Jul 2021
4. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   7 Jul 2021
5. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   7 Jul 2021
6. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   7 Jul 2021
7. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   12 Jul 2021
8. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   15 Jul 2021
9. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   15 Jul 2021
10. Enacted

    22 Jul 2021