Suspension with full pay. Not a problem for the employer? Think again. A High Court decision from April, 2015 provides helpful clarification about suspending an employee as a precautionary measure pending an investigation. This would be the default position for many employers where there is an allegation against an employee and an investigation is to … Read more
The massive growth in social media has created enormous problems for employers. One of the most obvious, and potentially costly for both employer and employee, is the inappropriate use of social media by an employee. This could cover a multitude of things: Making adverse remarks about colleagues Bullying comments/stalking Commenting negatively on your company “Sledging” … Read more
Where the employer suspects an employee may be guilty of gross misconduct he should suspend the employee on full pay in order to carry out an investigation. There are 2 important things about suspending the employee in these circumstances: 1. The suspension should be carried out as soon as possible The reason for this is … Read more
The vast majority of unfair dismissal cases-as much as 80%- are lost by employers because they have failed to follow fair procedures, not because they didn’t have a good reason for dismissing the employee. All employees, no matter how bad their conduct or how incompetent, are entitled to fair procedures and natural justice-basic fair play, … Read more
Are you starting up a small business? Or perhaps you already have a business and intend taking on your first employee? Maybe you are a non Irish company intending to employ someone in Ireland for the 1st time? By the end of this piece you will be absolutely clear as to your responsibilities for registration … Read more