An unfair disadvantage for migrant workers?

A study of employment appeal rulings shows disparity in outcomes between Irish and foreign nationals, writes Seán McCárthaigh

IRISH applicants are marginally more successful than foreign nationals in winning their claims for unfair dismissal against employers, according to a study of rulings by the Employment Appeals Tribunal in 2012.

The research shows that 48% of Irish claimants won their cases, compared to 41% of migrant workers.