I attended a WRC hearing recently with a client, the employer on this occasion, and the employee/Complainant did not show up to present his case and be heard. For our side there was myself, my client and two witnesses and we had prepared thoroughly for the case. My client and the witnesses had taken time … Read more
Michael carried his workplace grievances around with him like a man dragging a clanking chain. It all started about 12 months ago when his employment was terminated unexpectedly. Michael was shocked and firmly believed he was unfairly dismissed. So he submitted a claim to the Workplace Relations Commission under the Unfair Dismissals Act 1977. Michael … Read more
The money shot. Is there a money shot? You need to think about this carefully. Let me explain. If you are involved in an employment dispute you need to think strategically. You need to think about the next step, not just this one. I meet an average of 15 to 20 employees every week in … Read more
One of the most important tasks that I face on a regular basis is the management of employees’ expectations. A significant number of employees come to me with wildly unrealistic expectations for a resolution of their workplace issue(s). Their expectations appear to be founded on a number of common mistakes. Unfair v unlawful One of … Read more
Have you an employment issue that want to take further? Maybe you are considering pursuing the matter on the basis that you feel your employment right has been breached? And you are wondering where you need to or what your options are. Let’s take a look, shall we? WRC (Workplace Relations Commission) The vast majority … Read more