“Where do I stand?” “Have I a case?” Is it me or is it the employer? These are the sort of comments and questions I hear from employees on a daily basis. Invariably there is an issue in the workplace, or there has been some friction, or the employee feels undervalued and underappreciated, or has … Read more
Michael carried his workplace grievances around with him like a man dragging a clanking chain. It all started about 12 months ago when his employment was terminated unexpectedly. Michael was shocked and firmly believed he was unfairly dismissed. So he submitted a claim to the Workplace Relations Commission under the Unfair Dismissals Act 1977. Michael … Read more
There’s a lad from outside Mullingar who has a peculiar way of making a living. I’ll tell you about that another time, though. Because last week he paid me a visit on different business: the common problem of the “problem employee”? How do you handle this familiar problem? Many employers come to me with … Read more
Had enough? Are you at breaking point? Are you considering bringing a claim against your employer? Are you unsure of the procedure and what to do? Are you worried about legal costs? By the end of this piece, I hope you will have a well informed grasp of what’s involved and what you need to … Read more