Terry Gorry Are you an employer? Do you worry about the cost of employment related claims against you? Would you be ready for a NERA inspection next week? Do you know how to safely carry out a disciplinary procedure? Are you concerned about the correct way to deal with an employee absent on long term sick leave? … Read more
Are you in the contract cleaning or security industries? Good news if you are an employee: from October 1st, 2015 new Employment Regulation Orders (ERO) were signed into law. Previously, in 2011, the JLC (Joint Labour Committee) system of setting pay and conditions was struck down by the Supreme Court as unconstitutional. Contract Cleaning Workers … Read more
Are you a small employer? Confused about the working time records you need to keep? I don’t blame you. You’ve plenty of other stuff to do. But creating and keeping these records is important. After reading this you will be clear about what you need to do. And I will give you a form which … Read more
Are you confused about employment references? And your obligations as an employer, or rights as an employee? We all know the value of a good work reference. Because what you say about yourself is one thing; however, what your former employer says may well be more influential in you obtaining a new position. Some common … Read more
Are you an employer? If you are there are many ways you can fall foul of employment legislation in Ireland. Because there is a huge body of law covering the employment relationship, including common law, statute/legislation, regulations/directives emanating from Europe. If I was asked what was the one thing you should do to protect yourself … Read more