Tag: constructive dismissal
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Data Access Request Uncovers “Smoking Gun” Evidence to Win €50,000 Constructive Dismissal Case
This employee was awarded €50,000 in a constructive dismissal claim and what won the case for her was the emails she discovered between certain of her employer’s management. There are a number of unusual and noteworthy features in this case. Firstly, it is worth remembering that winning a constructive dismissal claim is extremely difficult because…
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When It May Be Critically Important to Make a Grievance or Complaint in the Workplace
Mary suffered in silence in her job for a long time-nearly 12 months, in fact. She was brave, and hard working, and stoic and just got on with it. Her boss was a headcase, a bully with no regard for the dignity or feelings of those around him. He wanted to get the job done,…
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A Constructive Dismissal Story (Agnieszka’s Story)
There’s a Polish woman (Agnieszka) from outside Maynooth who came to me one day about 15 months ago. She told me a story I found hard to believe. But I can assure you it was true. She told me she came to Ireland about 12 years ago and got a job in a shop. Agnieszka…
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15 Things You Should Know About Unfair Dismissal in Ireland
Are you confused about the law surrounding unfair dismissal in Ireland? Do you know the difference between unfair dismissal and constructive dismissal? You should, you know, before embarking on an unfair dismissal claim. Or, if you are an employer, defending such a claim. In this piece, I am going to give you 15 things in…