Problems, rights and safety
Questions, answers and WorkMarket.eu guides about working and living in Ireland.
5 questions
- GuideProblems, rights and safety
How should a company respond to a worker complaint?
Acknowledge the issue from an affiliated profile, offer a private evidence channel and explain the next step factually. Avoid retaliation, identifying records and unsupported accusations. Record any agreed correction wit
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What if work is unsafe or my passport is retained?
Prioritise immediate safety and seek help from the competent emergency, police or workplace authority and a trusted adviser. Keep sensitive evidence private. Moderation is not an urgent protection service.
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What if a recruiter demands payment for guaranteed approval?
Ask for the legal employer, itemised written charges and actual official route. Preserve promises and payment requests as evidence, verify before paying, and report suspicious listings for moderation. Do not upload ident
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Can I wait indefinitely before making a complaint?
Act promptly and obtain advice on the correct claim and deadline. Different complaints can have different rules. This seed does not approve a universal deadline or suggest that a discussion thread stops time running.
WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026 - GuideProblems, rights and safety
What should I do if wages are unpaid?
Preserve the contract, timesheets, payslips and payment evidence, request a written explanation and seek timely advice. The WRC complaint portal handles employment-rights complaints; a forum post does not start a formal
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General information, not a decision about your individual case. Laws change — check the official source and the review date.
