Terry Gorry The law surrounding transfer of undertakings is confusing and difficult. I have written a number of articles already, which you can access here: TUPE,The Transfer of Undertakings Directive and Regulations-The Essentials for Irish Employers and Employees Tendering for Contracts and TUPE Regulations-Some Key Issues to Consider Today I look at the claims that can result … Read more
The relevant act which covers these 3 notice related complaints is the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act, 1973. The 3 complaints which can be brought are: Minimum Notice Did you receive your statutory minimum notice on termination of your employment, if not, did you get paid in lieu? If not, you might … Read more
Do you employ young people for the summer, or at weekends and holidays? Are you a retailer? I know I did when I was in retailing; in fact, I was delighted to get students in for the summer because they were enthusiastic and flexible, and just wanted to make a few bob for the summer. … Read more
If you have lost your job due to redundancy, or your employer has become insolvent-that is, in receivership or liquidation-there are approximately 8 types of claim you can bring to the Workplace Relations Commission. Let’s take a look: You did not receive a redundancy payment. Section 7 of the Redundancy Payment act, 1967 provides for … Read more
There are 10 claims you can bring to the WRC (Workplace Relations Commission) as a result of whistleblowing. The claims listed below, which arise under different pieces of legislation, are in addition to an unfair dismissal claim if you have been dismissed from your employment for “whistleblowing”. You have made a complaint about breaches of … Read more