Breakingnews.ie article: 160% surge in work-related disputes due to coronavirus, July 2020
July 13, 2020
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, we have seen a huge increase in demand for legal advice in relation to employment issues in particular.
We are calling for reform and expansion of the Civil Legal Aid Scheme so that people can access legal aid to help vindicate their employment and equality rights.
Click here to read an a report about CLM on breakingnews.ie welcoming the commencement of virtual hearings in the WRC but highlighting the issues for people who cannot afford to pay for legal representation: