DISCRIMINATORY DISMISSAL AND DISABILITY

Discriminatory Dismissal and Disability

A recent case of the Workplace Relations Commission in An Employer v An Employee ADJ-00019658 provides guidance on the law relating to discriminatory dismissal and disability. An employee who is dismissed by reason of their … Read More

Unfair Dismissal and Pregnancy

Unfair Dismissal and Pregnancy

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

Unfair Dismissal & Redundancy

Unfair Dismissals & Redundancy Claims

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