Large increase in number of complaints over disability discrimination at work

Complaints made to WRC in 2025 saw 52% increase on previous year’s tally of 622

The number of complaints of discrimination relating to family status and gender was up 32 per cent and 24 per cent respectively. Photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins

The number of complaints to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) last year, in which discrimination was alleged against businesses and workplaces, was up significantly on the previous year, according to newly-published figures.

The number of complaints made under the Employment Equality Acts, relating to claims of discrimination or failure to provide appropriate accommodations to workers with disabilities, was up 52 per cent in 2025, from 410 to 622.

The figure grows again when 293 disability complaints – taken over goods and services – are taken into consideration.

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