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
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
‘Am I being treated unfairly?’ This is a question that I am asked regularly, and most of the time the questioner isn’t pleased with the answer I give them. Let me explain. Being treated unfairly and having your legal entitlements ignored or breached are two entirely separate things. Quite frankly, there is no law … Read more
Are you being bullied at work? Perhaps you have a family member, friend or colleague who has complained of being bullied? Many people, unfortunately, are bullied at work. Thankfully, you don’t have to suffer in silence. There are solutions. In 2014, for example, there was an important High Court case-Una Ruffley and the Board of … Read more
Had enough? Are you at breaking point? Are you considering bringing a claim against your employer? Are you unsure of the procedure and what to do? Are you worried about legal costs? By the end of this piece, I hope you will have a well informed grasp of what’s involved and what you need to … Read more