The introduction of the Sick Leave Act 2022 in Ireland gives all workers the right to paid sick leave. It will be available to all workers, regardless of their illness.
Statutory sick leave refers to the entitlement of an employee to […]
A Sales Executive lodged a claim to the WRC alleging that she failed to receive her statutory redundancy entitlement. The Company she worked for went into liquidation. The total sum she was […]
As a result of the current Covid-19 pandemic, some Employers may be considering the need to implement pay cuts. Employers should be aware that financial difficulties do not automatically equate to justification for reductions in salary. Businesses should […]
A café was ordered to pay €25,000.00 to a former employee for allegations relating to harassment sexual harassment, and discrimination. This case highlights the importance of following internal […]
The COVID-19 situation has forced many businesses to operate remotely, resulting in many employees now working from home. This shift equates to many adaptations. One, in particular, is maintaining open communication with employees. In […]
Whistleblowing is a specific means by which an employee or stakeholder can report or dis-close information through established channels in good faith, through a reasonable belief that the information provided is substantially accurate.
According to the Protected Disclosures Act 2014, […]
Companies are responsible for the health and safety of their employees. Therefore, the objective is to provide a safe and healthy work environment as reasonably practicable for all employees, contractors, visitors, or any other […]
Hiring a young employee can be trickier than it looks. If the Employer does not apply the procedures correctly, it can cause exposure to the business. […]
A probationary period is a specified length of time, usually stipulated in the contract of employment. Where an Employer assesses the new employee’s suitability for the position. It is customary for Employers to have a probationary […]
There has been an update to the Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) increasing the rates of pay for the categories of workers within it by 2.7%. The updated Order fixes the […]
