Author: Terry Gorry

  • The Minimalist Guide to the Tax Treatment of Employment Law Awards and Settlements

    There is an exemption from income tax in respect of certain awards for the breach of an employee’s rights. This would cover an award for a successful claim by an employee under the heading of, for example discrimination or harassment. However, the exemption does not apply to awards in respect of remuneration, for example an…

  • The Art of Mediation in Employment Disputes

        Is mediation “woo woo”? Does it involve the parties holding hands and singing “Kumbaya”? Has it a real contribution to make to resolve employment disputes? Let’s take a look. What is mediation? What is mediation? When is it appropriate? What are the advantages of using it? Mediation is a form of alternative dispute…

  • 3 Critical Things to Consider Before Bringing an Employment Claim to the Workplace Relations Commission

    Feeling hard done by? Are you being treated unfairly or unlawfully? Thinking about bringing a claim to the WRC? There are 3 important things you need to think about before lodging your claim. Are you interested in knowing what they are? Let’s take a look. 1.      The Chances of Success The most important thing you…

  • How to Legally Dismiss an Employee

    Are you an employer? Are you one of those people who believe that employment law in Ireland is stacked in favour of the employee? That you can’t win, no matter what you do? You will regularly hear of, what appear to be, eye watering awards to employees for unfair dismissal. You may be surprised to…

  • All The Claims That Can Be Brought to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)

    Are you an employer? Employee? Are you confused about the employment related claims that can be brought to the WRC? If an employee wants to bring an employment related complaint or claim to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC), he/she must fill out a standard form available on their website. There are 15 options for complaint…