WRC Upholds Settlement Agreement Signed Without Legal Advice

In a recent decision of the Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) in Brendan Flanagan v Ulster Bank Ireland DAC (ADJ-00052192), the Complainant claimed that his redundancy was not genuine and was based on him having made a protected disclosure. The Respondent argued that the Complainant signed a settlement agreement which confirmed that the enhanced redundancy payment made to him was in full and final settlement of all claims which he may have against the Respondent.

Facts: The Complainant’s employment commenced with the Respondent on 10^th  June 2008 and was terminated by reason of redundancy on 31^st  January 2024.

On 19^th February 2021, the Respondent announced a phased withdrawal of all its banking activity and associated services from the Republic of Ireland.  In June 2021, the Respondent and the Financial Services Union (the “FSU”) agreed a collective agreement for its withdrawal from the Republic of Ireland (the “Collective Agreement”).

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