What is an injunction? It is a Court order restraining a person from carrying out a specific act or requiring him to perform such an act. In employment law the use of an injunction where there is a threatened or actual dismissal has increased in the last few decades. And its use is … Read more
There is a huge number of ways for an employee to bring a claim against the employer. But the Employment Appeals Tribunal report for 2012 tells us the top 6 categories of claim. This piece will look at those 6 categories and give you some pointers to reduce the chances of a successful claim against … Read more
Every year the Employment Appeals Tribunal produces a report of its activity in preceding years. The Tribunal has just published its report for 2012. The top 6 categories of case referred to the Employment Appeals Tribunal in 2012 were: 1. Unfair dismissal 31% 2. Redundancy … Read more
Yes, it’s tough. Being an employer in Ireland is difficult because there is a huge body of employment law which places onerous obligations on the employer. In fact, many small employers think the deck is stacked against them. They see reports in the media about employees getting payouts for a wide range of claims. The … Read more
It’s an easy mistake to make. If you are an employer you are in danger of leaving yourself wide open to expensive claims by your employees if you fail to follow some basic but essential steps in your employment relationship with your employees. In addition to settling successful claims brought by employees you also run … Read more