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Form 36B - Notice of Motion for Relief Under Section 8 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1991
This form is a Notice of Motion specifically for seeking relief under Section 8 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1991. You use it when you need the Courts Service to intervene regarding issues with wages payments.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 36B - Notice of Motion for Relief Under Section 8 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1991
This form is a Notice of Motion specifically for seeking relief under Section 8 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1991. You use it when you need the Courts Service to intervene regarding issues with wages payments.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to specify *which* relief you are seeking under Section 8!
- 2Not correctly identifying the specific section of the Act being breached.
- 3Failing to attach necessary supporting pay slips or evidence.
- 4Incorrectly naming the employer/debtor in the form fields.
- 5Submitting the form without a clear 'Relief Sought' statement.
Plain English
Think of this as an official request slip addressed to the Irish courts. It tells the court that a problem has occurred with how someone's wages were paid according to the Payment of Wages Act, 1991. You are asking the court for help fixing it.
Submission Date
- Filing date: While a strict deadline isn't confirmed in this source, aim to file as soon as the wages issue becomes apparent. Delays can affect your case timeline.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- You are seeking court intervention regarding wage issues covered by the Payment of Wages Act, 1991.
- Your employer has failed to pay wages correctly or on time.
- The issue requires a formal 'Motion' before the Courts Service.
- This is specifically for relief under Section 8, not general claims.
- Use this when other informal dispute resolution methods have failed.
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Use this form or another form?
Dispute over holiday pay
This form addresses specific wage breaches under the Act.
✓ Check if your issue fits Section 8 criteria.
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Claiming a general debt owed by an employer
If it's not strictly a breach of the Payment of Wages Act, use a different motion.
✓ Confirm the exact nature of the unpaid sum.
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Filing a complaint with Revenue regarding wages
While related to pay, this form initiates action through the Courts Service itself.
✓ Check if you need CRO involvement alongside the courts.
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Seeking an order from the District Court
This is the specific notice required for Section 8 relief.
✓ Ensure the title clearly states 'Notice of Motion'.
Deadline or filing window
While a strict deadline isn't confirmed in this source, aim to file as soon as the wages issue becomes apparent. Delays can affect your case timeline.
Before you submit
- 1Fill out all boxes completely; do not leave them blank if possible.
- 2Use clear, legible handwriting or ensure digital text is crisp.
- 3Ensure the name and address of the person applying (the claimant) are correct.
- 4Verify the details of the employer/defendant company match official records.
- 5Attach copies of payslips or employment contracts as evidence.
- 6Sign and date the form in the designated signature area.
- 7Check that the specific relief sought under Section 8 is clearly stated.
- 8Confirm the court to which you are submitting.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 36B accurately.
- 2Gather supporting documents (e.g., unpaid wage statements).
- 3Sign and date the form at the bottom.
- 4Submit the completed package to the relevant Courts Service office/portal.
- 5Pay any required filing fee when submitting.
- 6Keep a copy of the entire submission for your records.
Known limitations
- 1This form only addresses relief under Section 8; other reliefs require different forms.
- 2The specific court jurisdiction must be correct for the application to proceed smoothly.
- 3It does not guarantee success; it only initiates the process of seeking relief.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: The maximum monetary limit covered by this specific motion is not stated on the visible template.
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This is a standard notice used when you need the Courts Service to act on behalf of Section 8 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1991. The form remains active for this specific purpose.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the issue date at the top of the form.
- Verify if any new sections regarding digital submissions have been added.
- Confirm the correct jurisdiction/court listed on the template.
- Ensure the Act citation is precisely 'Payment of Wages Act, 1991'.
- Look for changes in required supporting documentation lists.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Name: Form 36B - Notice of Motion for Relief Under Section 8 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1991
- SRCPurpose: Initiates formal court action regarding wage issues.
- SRCContext: Relates to Irish employment and wage law.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The specific Court level (e.g., District vs. Circuit) is not specified on this summary.
Common confusion points
Mistaking this form for a simple letter complaint; it requires formal Court action.
Not clearly stating *what* relief you want (e.g., back pay, penalty) within Section 8.
Failing to provide evidence that proves the wage breach occurred.
Submitting the form to the wrong local Courts Service office.
Assuming this automatically means the court agrees with your claim.
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