There is new legislation in the making which will provide for paid sick leave for all employees. The goal is to phase it in over the next four years leading to ten days’ sick leave by 2025. The right to paid sick leave will be enforceable, like other employment rights, through the Workplace Relations Commission … Read more
I encounter what I describe as “the obsession thing” so often nowadays in employment law situations that I am genuinely baffled. What I am referring to is an inability and/or unwillingness of an employee who comes to me for advice to accept what I believe is obvious and self-evident in their particular circumstances. I don’t … Read more
“I want to sue him/her for defamation.” I hear this request frequently when employees who are the subject of allegations in the workplace come to me for advice. They are incensed that a complaint or allegation has been made against them. How would you feel if a colleague accuses you of bullying or harassment or … Read more
Pursuing your own case at the WRC or Labour Court? If you are bringing your own employment claims to the WRC or Labour Court you will need to prepare a submission in advance. The purpose of this submission will be to set out your case and persuade the adjudicator or Labour Court to find in … Read more
Are you thinking about bringing a claim to the Workplace Relations Commission and representing yourself? Are you concerned about the cost of getting professional representation-for example, from a solicitor or a HR practitioner? Yes, it is possible to bring your own employment claims to the WRC or Labour Court. And it is easy to do. … Read more