Terry Gorry Going to work when you love your job is not too difficult. I don’t always love my job, but most of the time, thankfully, I do. Séamus the fisherman Séamus worked on a fishing boat. He suffered an injury on his knee (I think) a few years ago and went for an operation. When he … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more