Terry Gorry Let’s call a spade a spade. If you are at a WRC hearing and you have a well constructed legal argument prepared, based on syllogistic reasoning, you can be easily set back on your butt. First, let me explain what syllogistic reasoning is. Syllogistic reasoning involves a logical argument based on deductive reasoning. It involves … Read more
Are you an employer? Do you work in human resources? I have written quite a lot of articles/blog posts on this site about employment law in Ireland. The questions I receive from employers and people charged with the HR function in an organisation are completely different from those I receive from employees. Much of the … Read more
Are you an employer who needs to carry out a redundancy? And you are not sure what to do? You are afraid you will get it wrong and leave yourself open to a costly claim? Let me explain what’s involved and some things to avoid to ensure you don’t make a mess of it. (Note: … Read more
There’s a lad from outside Mullingar who has a peculiar way of making a living. I’ll tell you about that another time, though. Because last week he paid me a visit on different business: the common problem of the “problem employee”? How do you handle this familiar problem? Many employers come to me with … Read more
It’s an easy mistake to make. It happens the best of us. Lately, I have come across quite a few instances of this problem when speaking with employees about their issues. And it saddens and frustrates me. Let me explain, shall I? All of us know people who rub us up the wrong way. It … Read more