Month: February 2021
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Court of Appeal overturns High Court decision in dismissal of employee on probation case
A recent High Court decision in an employment case involving an employee who was dismissed on probation appeared to be a ‘game changer’. It seemed to be a decision of profound, and alarming, significance. In a case-O’Donovan v Over-C Technology-the CFO (chief financial officer) was successful in his application to the High Court for an…
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Choosing the wrong complaint on the WRC complaint form-a fatal mistake
Thinking about submitting a claim to the Workplace Relations Commission? Take your time and get advice first if you are unsure of what you are doing. A recent decision from the WRC in a case involving a sales area manager and a construction company illustrates how important it is to complete the WRC correctly when…
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Remote working-will the National Remote Work Strategy be a game changer for the employee?
Would you like to work from home on a permanent basis? Or do you miss the workplace, your colleagues, the banter? Legislation is planned to give employees the right to request to work remotely. This arises from the National Remote Work Strategy which includes the introduction of a code of practice on the right to…