Are you in danger of getting fired? Perhaps you have been fired already? Being fired does not define you as a person, you know. Not by a long shot. But it can be traumatic. There is one lesson, however, that you need to learn and apply to ensure you handle a sacking in the right … Read more
Are you an employee? Are you experiencing difficulties in work? Employees contact me every day with a wide range of problems. These can include issues to do with bullying, rest breaks, disputes about statutory leave entitlements, harassment, working extra hours and not getting paid, unfair reprimands, threats-implied or express-of dismissal, not being given a … Read more
Are you an employer? Are you one of those people who believe that employment law in Ireland is stacked in favour of the employee? That you can’t win, no matter what you do? You will regularly hear of, what appear to be, eye watering awards to employees for unfair dismissal. You may be surprised to … Read more
There are 4 broad categories of unfair dismissal claims: You have been unfairly dismissed and you have 12 months’ service You must be over the age of 16 and have at least 12 months’ continuous service. The relevant section and act is section 6 Unfair Dismissals Act, 1977. Section 2 of Unfair Dismissals Act, 1977 … Read more
Are you involved in an unfair dismissal case? Are you confused about the amount of financial compensation that can be awarded? Unfair dismissal legislation provides for 3 types of remedies for the successful employee: reinstatement to the position he held before the dismissal re-engagement involves the employee being given the same position or an alternative … Read more