Stunned and taken aback. They never thought it would be like this. A number of employees have been in touch with me recently. They had decided to bring their own employment claims to the WRC (Workplace Relations Commission) and to represent themselves. The first step they had to take appeared to be easy enough. All … Read more
An employee will often come to me with an enthusiastic intention to bring an employment claim against their employer. They are going to get justice. Or compensation. Or prove a point based on a principle. Whatever. Regardless of the motivation we must then look at how to win the case, and what the prospects are. … Read more
I attended a WRC hearing recently with a client, the employer on this occasion, and the employee/Complainant did not show up to present his case and be heard. For our side there was myself, my client and two witnesses and we had prepared thoroughly for the case. My client and the witnesses had taken time … 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
Have you an employment issue that want to take further? Maybe you are considering pursuing the matter on the basis that you feel your employment right has been breached? And you are wondering where you need to or what your options are. Let’s take a look, shall we? WRC (Workplace Relations Commission) The vast majority … Read more