Terry Gorry The money shot. Is there a money shot? You need to think about this carefully. Let me explain. If you are involved in an employment dispute you need to think strategically. You need to think about the next step, not just this one. I meet an average of 15 to 20 employees every week in … Read more
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