Unfair Dismissal and Gross Misconduct
In this case an employee was dismissed on the spot for his intimidatory behaviour and refusal to follow a workplace instruction. The... Read More
Unfair Dismissal – Date of Dismissal?
This case highlights a very basic but important point in unfair dismissal claims that there has to be an actual dismissal for... Read More
Unfair Dismissal – Employer Beware of Who Makes Decision to Dismiss
In this case the employer appealed a decision of the Workplace Relations Commission to the Labour Court which had awarded the complainant... Read More
GDPR – Data Breach Trends -One Year On
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioners has published trends in data breaches since GDPR first came into force on 25 May... Read More
Drug and Alcohol Testing At Work – Fair Dismissal
The issue of drug and alcohol testing in the workplace is challenging for employers to enforce however the following case demonstrates that... Read More
Equal Status Act 2000 – Notification Requirements
The following case is very important for those seeking to make a complaint under the Equal Status Act 2000 concerning discrimination in... Read More
Parent’s Leave and Benefit Bill 2019
The Government has recently published the Parent’s Leave and Benefit Bill 2019. The purpose of the Bill is to provide Bill certain... Read More
Unfair Dismissal Justified for Facebook Posts
In this recent case before the Workplace Relations Commission, the claimant argued that her dismissal from the Nursing Home was disproportionate and... Read More
Unfair Dismissal and Gross Misconduct
The recently published case of A Warehouse Supervisor v A Logistics Company reiterates the general principles of natural justice and fair procedure... Read More
Employee v Self Employed
A recently published case of the Workplace Relations Commission is a simple reminder to employers to have any working relationship properly documented.... Read More