Terry Gorry Does force majeure leave offer any relief to employees in the current Covid-19 crisis? Or does it create even more problems for employers who are already concerned about the many implications arising from the spread of the virus in Ireland? Force majeure is defined as a “superior force” and is afforded statutory recognition in Irish … Read more
“How long is the consultation?” is a question I often hear being asked of whoever answers the phone in my office in Enfield. But it is a meaningless, irrelevant question. Let me explain why by reference to two stories. New York apartment block The first one is about a sparkling, new New York apartment being … Read more
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 … Read more
One of the most important tasks that I face on a regular basis is the management of employees’ expectations. A significant number of employees come to me with wildly unrealistic expectations for a resolution of their workplace issue(s). Their expectations appear to be founded on a number of common mistakes. Unfair v unlawful One of … Read more
This dismissal involved an employee of a waste company. The employee was employed from 2007 and had received warnings over the years about time-keeping, absenteeism, and abuse of the sick pay scheme in the workplace. He was dismissed in December 2016 by reason of his sick leave record that year. He had 17 days of … Read more