The question we are often asked by an employee who is fearful of imminent dismissal is “Can my employer do this?” On the other hand we are often asked by an employer “How can I legally dismiss an employee” The answer to both questions will always come down to fair...
The recent appalling revelations in the worlds of cinema and theatre are ongoing and more incidents of sexual harassment in the workplace are coming to light every day. The question arises as to how sexual harassment is tackled under Irish Law. Not surprisingly, it is...
A former employee challenged the decision to terminate her employment, filing complaints under the Employment Equality Acts and the Terms of Employment (Information) Act. Background The complainant had been employed as a book keeper for just over twelve years and was...
A lack of fair procedures led to a recent High Court decision, wherein an applicant’s summons to a disciplinary meeting were set aside indefinitely. Background Mr. Lyons (applicant) had been employed as a deputy principal in a college under the control of LWETB...
The Labour Court is about to come calling! The Labour Court has issued a Notice they they intend to Conduct an Examination into Terms and Conditions in the Construction Sector. It will consider terms and conditions relating to remuneration and any sick pay scheme or...
