Have you succeeded in your claim at the Workplace Relations Commission? If so, the employer has 56 days to carry out the decision. If he fails to do so you can apply to the District Court for a Court order forcing the employer to carry out the WRC decision. If your decision was for reinstatement … Read more
I have previously written about a 2014 High Court decision in which €255,000 was awarded to a Special Needs Assistant against her employer for alleged bullying, and the personal injury which arose as a result. That case was Una Ruffley and the Board of Management of St. Anne’s School and you can read about … Read more
The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) is the new body which, from 1st October 2015, will hear all cases concerning complaints about breaches of employment and equality law in the workplace. To make a complaint you need to fill out the Workplace Relations Complaint form which you can access here. WRC Procedures in Investigating and Hearing … Read more
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 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