Barry Crushell
Barry Crushell is an employment lawyer known for his expertise in workplace rights and remote working regulations. He has been vocal about the limitations of the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023, describing it as a 'toothless tiger' due to its lack of enforceable rights for employees requesting remote work. His insights highlight the growing number of legal disputes surrounding remote working requests and the challenges employees face in securing such arrangements, as reflected in the rising cases brought to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC).
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Barry Crushell is an employment lawyer who discusses the implications of sick pay and insurance for employees.
Can you afford to get sick? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-05-14
Employment lawyer Barry Crushell said there is a general sense that the Act, and the code it prompted, is a 'toothless tiger'.
Right to request remote working prompts 41 WRC cases but is a ‘toothless tiger’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-03