Category: The Employment Contract
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Restrictive Covenants (non-compete clauses) in Contracts of Employment-What You Need to Know
Do you wonder how effective a “non compete” clause is in a contract of employment? When will it not be enforceable? Let’s take a look at this important topic. It is widely accepted that an employer is entitled to protect his trade secrets and confidential information in his contract of employment. The Courts have…
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Zero Hours and If and When Employment Contracts-the Legal Issues
Zero hours contracts. If and When contracts. What are they? Why do they provoke such controversy among trade unions? Are they useful for employers? Why did a junior minister in the last government commission a report on them? What was the surprise finding? Let’s take a look. What is a Zero Hours Contract? In Ireland…
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2 Common Myths About Employment Contracts
These are easy mistakes to make, you know. But I regularly come across two very common misunderstandings about contracts of employment. “I don’t have a contract” One of the first questions I ask anyone who seeks my advice is, “send me a copy of your contract”. And often the reply is along the lines of:…
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Employment References-What You Should Know
Are you confused about employment references? And your obligations as an employer, or rights as an employee? We all know the value of a good work reference. Because what you say about yourself is one thing; however, what your former employer says may well be more influential in you obtaining a new position. Some common…
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Employers: Here’s the 1 Thing You Need to Get Right for Your Employees
Are you an employer? If you are there are many ways you can fall foul of employment legislation in Ireland. Because there is a huge body of law covering the employment relationship, including common law, statute/legislation, regulations/directives emanating from Europe. If I was asked what was the one thing you should do to protect yourself…