If I am representing an employee in an unfair dismissal case I will nearly always argue that the sanction of dismissal was excessive and disproportionate. That a reasonable employer would not have gone that far, and a lesser sanction would have been more appropriate. The employer, or his representative will claim that the action was … Read more
Are you confused about the law surrounding unfair dismissal in Ireland? Do you know the difference between unfair dismissal and constructive dismissal? You should, you know, before embarking on an unfair dismissal claim. Or, if you are an employer, defending such a claim. In this piece, I am going to give you 15 things in … Read more
The first time I met Séamus he was a worried man. Séamus is a small employer, with just a handful of employees. But he had to let one of them go recently because he just wasn’t working out. His attitude was disastrous and Séamus could not see how their relationship could be a happy one. … 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