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
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? Employee? Are you confused about the employment related claims that can be brought to the WRC? If an employee wants to bring an employment related complaint or claim to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC), he/she must fill out a standard form available on their website. There are 15 options for complaint … Read more
Since the commencement of the new Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) service in October, 2015 I have been surprised at the inconsistency I have experienced in relation to how the hearing is conducted. The Workplace Relations Commission Adjudicators have a certain amount of discretion as to how the hearing is conducted, but I have been slightly … 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