Terry Gorry The Court of Appeal has overturned the decision of the High Court in the case concerning whether Domino’s Pizza delivery drivers were employees or self-employed, independent contractors. The Revenue Commissioners had determined that the pizza delivery drivers were employees. This decision was appealed in a case stated by way of appeal by the employer to … Read more
Can you be fairly dismissed if you have a perfect disciplinary record and ‘exemplary work record’ in your job? The answer is yes. Dunnes Stores dismissed a general assistant, Gerard McVeigh, for something that occurred outside the workplace. McVeigh was charged in the District Court with committing a lewd act-masturbating himself-in the toilets of Marks … Read more
The Protected Disclosures (Amendment) act 2022 has been signed into law but needs a commencement order to bring it into operation in daily life. This 2022 act extends the definition of ‘worker’ which now includes Volunteers Job applicants Board members, both executive and non-executive Trainees Shareholders The Protected Disclosures Act 2014 had a narrower definition … Read more
Sick pay is now a statutory entitlement in Ireland on foot of the passing into law of the Sick Leave Act 2022. (The statutory commencement order has not yet been signed, however, so the legislation does not yet have practical effect). All employees, part time and full time, have an entitlement to paid sick leave. … Read more
Employers are obliged to provide reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability. This can create difficulties for small employers. A recent case at the Workplace Relations Commission involving a small primary school is a good example of the difficulties that can arise. Background to WRC claim The teacher had been out on sick leave and … Read more