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 […]
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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 […]
Grievance policy and procedure guide Employers and employees to navigate and resolve issues in the workplace in a transparent and fair way. We have prepared a step-by-step guide on how to handles grievances, and the importance of having policies and […]
New parents (other than the birth mother) are entitled to paternity leave following birth or adoption of a child.
There is no obligation under Irish law for Employers to pay for it. This is at the discretion of […]
