Month: April 2019
-
The Small Employer Under Pressure from a Surprising Source
Peter and Betty have a small business and never expected this. But they feel stressed and pressurised from a most unexpected source: their new employee. They have been in business for 17 years and never had any problems with staff. Yes, there was the occasional, infrequent dispute or argument but nothing that amounted to anything…
-
Are There Unintended Consequences Arising from New Legislation to Protect Casual Workers?
The new banded hours legislation which came into effect on 4th March 2019, it is argued, appears to be having unforeseen, unintended consequences. Dr. Juliet McMahon, for example, argues in the Irish Times this week that “This advance may turn out to be a false dawn. Previous legislation proved toothless for zero-hours workers and this…
-
The Intermeddling Well Intentioned Friend/Partner-Don’t Become a Victim
One of the most annoying, frustrating individuals I frequently encounter is the well meaning, well intentioned supporter/friend/partner/spouse. He miraculously appears To know the law inside out To know all the facts and circumstances of the victim’s unfortunate experience in the workplace. He, and it’s nearly always a he (sorry lads), insists on answering all the…