I have represented a good deal of clients in the Workplace Relations Commission and Labour Court over the last 10/12 months. In that time period I have observed what I consider to be 3 significant mistakes at those hearings. You might learn something from them; I know I have. Let’s take a look, shall we? … Read more
If I had a euro for every time an employee told me they had a ‘complicated case’ I would have a nice little stash. My experience is that most employment cases, and most legal cases, come down to one or two very specific issues. These are the issues on which the entire case stands or … Read more
Are you an employer? If you have dismissed an employee you are almost certainly aware that a successful claim against you by your former employee can lead to an award of compensation of up to 2 years’ salary. But did you know that there are 2 other remedies that can be awarded if the employee’s … Read more
Are you a plumber or pipefitter? If you are there is a new sectoral employment order which sets minimum pay rates and other conditions of employment for you. The sectoral employment order (SEO) came into force on 6th March, 2018 and covers the following employees: Qualified Plumbers and Registered Apprentice Plumbers (Craftsperson) and Qualified Pipefitters … Read more
If you are not satisfied with a decision in the Workplace Relations Commission you may appeal the decision to the Labour Court. The Labour Court is quasi-judicial and an adversarial forum (Donnelly v Timber Factors Ltd [1991] 1 IR 553). However, administrative tribunals such as the Labour Court are not bound as strictly as the … Read more