I attended a WRC hearing recently with a client, the employer on this occasion, and the employee/Complainant did not show up to present his case… Read More »What Happens When a Party Does Not Attend a WRC Hearing?
The Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (COVID-19) Act 2020 came into effect this week. The act contains some remarkable provisions in the public interest… Read More »The Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (COVID-19) Act 2020-Important Employment Law Changes
This case involved a man who brought a claim for unfair dismissal arising from his redundancy. His claim was founded on his contention that he… Read More »Disciplinary Record and Attitude Cannot Be Used in an Objective Selection for Redundancy
Michael carried his workplace grievances around with him like a man dragging a clanking chain. It all started about 12 months ago when his employment… Read More »The Towering Fear of Losing Your Employment Case-Don’t Make This Mistake
“Lay-off” and “short time” are phrases that are being bandied about now because of COVID-19. Do you know what they actually mean from an employment… Read More »Lay-off and Short Time and Coronavirus-the Essentials