Terry Gorry It’s true, you know. The foundation stone of the employer/employee relationship is the employment contract. So, it’s critical from day one, and becomes even more important if there is a dispute. It is vital that it is drafted correctly, especially from the employer’s viewpoint. Before we go any further, though, you need to know one … Read more
It’s an easy mistake to make. If you’re an employer, unfairly dismissing an employee is, regrettably, commonplace. Did you know that the top category of employment related claims in Ireland is for unfair dismissal? What’s considered to be unfair is very broad-and if you consider illness related dismissals, and failing to ensure fair procedures, it’s … Read more
Let’s admit it. Redundancy is not a pleasant topic to discuss. But not discussing it, and not understanding your obligations if you are an employer, or entitlements as an employee can prove very costly. Therefore, this piece about redundancy in Ireland will look at: what is a redundancy, redundancy payments, where to access a redundancy … Read more