The Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) is an independent body that was set up to provide an informal but speedy solution to employment law disputes. Whilst it may still be relatively informal (compared to going to Court for example) the question of speed is an open one in the current climate, such is the workload. Types of Employment … Read more
It’s fairly simple, you know. One of the easiest ways for employers to blow a lot of cash is to fail to follow proper procedures when dismissing an employee. No matter how justifiable the dismissal may be it will be a costly affair if proper procedures are not followed. Employers have a legal obligation to … Read more
Let’s admit it. Making a costly mistake is easy when it comes to employment law in Ireland. The scenarios below are quite common in the Irish workplace. Each of them has the potential to be very costly for the employer if he/she acts on the common misconceptions contained in these hypothetical situations. My employee is … Read more
Are you being bullied at work? Or harassed? Bullying and harassment are the acts of cowards. But can be appallingly damaging if you are a victim. And if you are an employer in whose workplace this is allowed to happen. Bullying, harassment, and sexual harassment claims by employees against employers can be incredibly costly affairs. … Read more
Yes, it’s confusing. Where to go if your employment rights have been infringed? Well, there is good news due to the new Workplace Relations Bill, 2014. UPDATE 2015 And there were big changes introduced on 1st October 2015. Read about the Workplace Relations Commission and the procedure for pursuing employment and equality claims now. Prior … Read more