A right to request remote working came into effect from March 2024 inspired by pandemic arrangements.

The WRC found that TikTok Technology had not breached the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 in its decision not to allow Zaurbek Musaev to work from home.

Mr Crushell told BreakingNews.ie that "10 to 20 per cent of the enquiries currently coming in are related to remote work in some shape or form"

There is a clear preference for hybrid working models among Irish workers.

Fewer than one in 10 firms reported higher productivity levels from employees when working from home.

Brian Fitzpatrick claims the dispute between him and his employer arises out of its demand that he work several days a week from its office in Dublin