Terry Gorry The case of Eddie Byrne versus Secto Services Limited is a constructive dismissal case that is worth a close review. Firstly, the employee, Eddie Byrne, ticked the wrong box on the WRC online complaint form. He intended to bring a claim for constructive dismissal but did not tick the unfair dismissal box, he ticked the … Read more
This case involved a 47 year old man who applied to the Irish Naval Service for a role as a Radio and Radar Technician. The Irish Naval Service had set an age limit of 27 years for this position and did not accept his application. The applicant brought a claim to the WRC (Workplace Relations … Read more
Have you submitted an employment claim to the WRC (Workplace Relations Commission) or Labour Court? Do not be fooled, as many have, by the ease with which you can submit a claim using the online complaint form, and the promise of an informal procedure. You will probably have read or heard that it is an … Read more
“I want to sue him/her for defamation.” I hear this request frequently when employees who are the subject of allegations in the workplace come to me for advice. They are incensed that a complaint or allegation has been made against them. How would you feel if a colleague accuses you of bullying or harassment or … Read more
Pursuing your own case at the WRC or Labour Court? If you are bringing your own employment claims to the WRC or Labour Court you will need to prepare a submission in advance. The purpose of this submission will be to set out your case and persuade the adjudicator or Labour Court to find in … Read more