The animations cover a range of WRC services including:

• how to make a complaint to the WRC and what happens during an adjudication hearing
• promoting dignity in the workplace
• pre-adjudication mediation explained
• WRC Advisory Service explained

The animations help to explain, in simple terms, how the WRC helps employers and employees with work-related issues.

The first animation on making a complaint to the WRC, sets out how to make a complaint using the WRC Complaint Application Form and what to expect when attending an Adjudication Hearing of the WRC.

The animation on the promotion of dignity in the workplace explains that places of employment should be committed to ensuring that all workers are provided with a safe environment which is free from all forms of bullying, harassment, and sexual harassment.

The pre-adjudication mediation animation explains that pre-adjudication mediation is a process whereby an appointed mediator talks through the issues to a complaint with both parties, either individually or together, with the view of reaching a mutually acceptable agreement.

Employment affairs minister Neale Richmond said: “The WRC does really important work in delivering fair and compliant workplaces and the non-discriminatory delivery of services for people across the country. These useful animations will be of great help to users of WRC services, which are independent, impartial and cost-effective.”

Liam Kelly, director general of the WRC said: “These short animations are the latest in a series of initiatives designed to reach out to people who might benefit from using the services of the WRC, educating people about their rights and obligations and protecting the rights of workers, employers and others in the State.”