Company Pays After Denying Flexible Hours | Cork News

A Cork-based money advice service faced a whopping €20,000 penalty after refusing to accommodate an employee’s request for reduced hours due to her vestibular migraine diagnosis. The Workplace Relations Commission ruled they discriminated against Laura Beresford, who needed flexibility to manage her debilitating condition — including a four-day week and remote work — but the company rigidly stuck to funding rules without exploring reasonable adjustments. The ruling forces them to overhaul policies and pay damages, highlighting the critical need for employers to prioritize individual needs over rigid guidelines. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aea0ee9226a589c6