Terry Gorry Generally, TUPE regulations apply to “undertakings” as defined in European Law. This clearly covers the transfer of a business. Does TUPE apply to the transfer of the business? This is one of the most common questions I am asked in relation to TUPE regulations. Unfortunately, there is no easy answer and each case must be … Read more
This case is an important one for all employers to note. Unless you are happy to see your employee getting a 2nd bite of the cherry. It involved the termination of the employment by way of redundancy and the worker signing a common type of form in such situations: a waiver or discharge form. The … Read more
The decision in a recent High Court case-Health Service Executive v John McDermott [2014] IEHC 331-is an important one. Mr. McDermott was a medical consultant who brought a claim against the HSE under the Payment of Wages Act, 1991 to the Rights Commissioner Service, and then on appeal to the Employment Appeals Tribunal. Ultimately the … Read more
Are you being pressurised to retire from your job? Do you want to continue? Do you feel as fresh as a spring lamb? (Don’t worry about this one if you don’t). The good news is that there is no general compulsory retirement age in Ireland, apart from in some fairly limited industries/professions. Therefore, unless it … Read more