I took a quick look through the latest decisions from the WRC this morning. There is a facility on the WorkplaceRelations.ie website which allows you to see the latest decisions and the week in question is from the 23rd September 2019 to 29th September 2019. I only glanced at about 5 decisions but of those … Read more
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
Are you an employer? Have you been stressed and anxious about an employment issue recently? I have met a number of employers in the last year or so and I had a great deal of sympathy for them. Let me explain. It’s very easy for you as an employer to make mistakes in relation to … Read more
If you are representing yourself at the WRC or Labour Court you will need to be prepared to adapt your approach depending on how the hearing is conducted. Let me explain. You may have familiarised yourself with the rules for the conduct of Labour Court hearings in Labour Court (Employment Rights Enactments) Rules 2016 which … 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