Unfair dismissal claims made up 31% of all claims to the Employment Appeals Tribunal in 2012. And of the cases which were won by employees against employers, roughly 80% were lost on the grounds of unfair procedures. Many employers fail to unde

Constructive Dismissal-The Burden of Proof on the Employee is a Heavy One

May 23rd, 2013

Can we be honest?Constructive dismissal cases are difficult to win because the burden of proof is on the employee to prove that she had no other option but to resign due to the unreasonableness of the employer.The January, 2013 decision of t

How to Draft an Employment Contract-Express Terms That Should Be Included in a Contract of Employment

Apr 18th, 2013

The employment contract in Irish law is made up of implied terms and express terms. There is nothing you can do about the implied terms.That’s why great care should be taken about the express terms in the contract, and why corners should not

The Payment of Wages in Irish Employment Law | The Payment of Wages Act, 1991 in Plain English

Feb 4th, 2013

Disputes about the payment of wages are commonplace. Most of them are about non payment, late payment, or deductions from wages. This piece will look at these issues and what redress is available to the employee. The payment of wages in the emp

7 Simple Steps For Employers to Avoid Costly Employment Law Claims from Employees

Feb 4th, 2013

It’s an easy mistake to make.If you are an employer you are in danger of leaving yourself wide open to expensive claims by your employees if you fail to follow some basic but essential steps in your employment relationship with your employees

How To Calculate Holiday Entitlements | Calculating Holiday Pay in Ireland

Feb 3rd, 2013

Calculating holiday entitlements can be a real pain.And can lead to bad feeling and a sense of grievance if not done correctly.How do you calculate holiday entitlements in Ireland?Annual leave, like minimum rest periods for employees, is co

Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures-The Facts You Should Know

Feb 2nd, 2013

It’s fairly simple, you know. One of the easiest ways for employers to blow a lot of cash is to fail to follow proper procedures when dismissing an employee. No matter how justifiable the dismissal may be it will be a costly affair if proper pr

How Employers Can Safely Cut Wages or Reduce Hours Without Expensive Claims

Feb 1st, 2013

Let’s admit it.One of the first areas that employers look to in seeking to cut the costs in the business is employees’ wages and salaries.Cutting staff wages unilaterally though can be fraught with danger.One of the fundamental terms of the

Sick Leave and Illness Leave in Irish Employment Law-How to Avoid Needless Disputes with Your Employees

Feb 1st, 2013

Another bloody sick cert…Yes, it’s frustrating.You are an employer and you have had it up to the two eyeballs with these sick certs.You know he’s been seen drinking all over the parish at the weekend. And now he’s giving you this sick cert

The Employment Contract in Irish Employment Law-The Facts You Should Know

Jan 31st, 2013

Employment contractIt’s true, you know.The foundation stone of the employer/employee relationship is the employment contract.So, it’s critical from day one, and becomes even more important if there is a dispute.It is vital that it is drafte

Redundancy in Ireland-What Employers and Employees Ought to Know About Non Collective Redundancies

Jan 29th, 2013

Let’s admit it. Redundancy is not a pleasant topic to discuss. But not discussing it, and not understanding your obligations if you are an employer, or entitlements as an employee can prove very costly. Therefore, this piece about redundancy i

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