Unfair Dismissal and Pregnancy. A recent case of the Workplace Relations Commission in a Community Development Officer v Family Resource Centre ADJ-00010478 provides guidance into the burden placed upon a complainant who is faced with … Read More
RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES: COVID-19 & HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE AT WORK GUIDELINES.
The Health Protection & Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has published detailed guidance for residential care facilities who are facing an outbreak of COVID-19 within their premises. The guidelines assist a residential care facility in the prevention … Read More
REMOTE WORKING & DATA PROTECTION: WHERE LEGITIMATE BUSINESS INTERESTS END AND PRIVACY BEGINS
There must be a balance struck between the legitimate business interests of the employer and an employee’s right to privacy. In order to process an employee’s data, the employee must have provided the data controller/employer … Read More
Unfair Dismissal & Redundancy
Prior to the introduction of the Unfair Dismissals Act 1977, termination of employment was addressed under redundancy legislation which was first introduced in 1967. The then Minister for Labour Dr. Patrick Hillery addressed Dáil Éireann … Read More
DÁIL ÉIREANN: EMERGENCY COVID-19 LEGISLATION & WHAT IT INCLUDES
Dáil Éireann has passed emergency legislation aimed at tackling the outbreak of Covid-19. The Bill entitled the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020 will now proceed to … Read More
Personal Injuries & Infectious Diseases: Limitation Periods
*Personal Injuries in Ireland is defined as including “any disease and any impairment of a person’s physical or mental condition”. This definition encompasses situations whereby a plaintiff contracts an infection during a routine operation. The … Read More
Coronavirus: Employers’ obligations & Leave entitlements Ireland
There is no legal obligation on an employer to pay employees should they choose not to attend work due to the threat of the spread of the coronavirus. However, should an employee turn up for … Read More
ELDER ABUSE: THE STEADY RISE AND RED FLAGS OF FINANCIAL ABUSE.
ELDER ABUSE: THE STEADY RISE AND RED FLAGS OF FINANCIAL ABUSE. There has been an alarming increase in referrals relating to financial and psychological abuse of the elderly since the Health Service Executive first published … Read More
Work Permit? Nurses, Construction Workers and Chefs Need Apply
Work Permit? Nurses, Construction Workers and Chefs Need Apply Ireland has recently introduced legislation which allows non-EEA workers greater access to the labour market. The legislative amendments promote the sourcing of labour from non-EEA countries … Read More
Selling your home? A Practical Guide to Common Steps and Costs involved.
What do I need to do first to sell my property? In order to sell your property, you will first need to obtain and give your title deeds to your solicitor. If your property is … Read More