Labour Court Provides Clarity on "Light Duties" and "Reasonable Accommodation"
This week we look at a recent Labour Court case in which a paramedic sought "light duties" after being injured.
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Adrian Twomey
- Nov 24
- 2 min
Beautician Unfairly Dismissed After Alleged Violent Behaviour
This week we look at a case in which a beautician was dismissed after her employer alleged that she engaged in "violent behaviour".
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Adrian Twomey
- Nov 13
- 3 min
Dogs, Whistleblowing and the WRC
This week we look at a case in which a dog warden complained of having been penalised by his employer for reporting alleged animal abuse.
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Adrian Twomey
- Nov 10
- 3 min
Newspaper Photographer's Employment Status Assessed by Labour Court
This week we look at a recent Labour Court case in which a newspaper photographer claimed to have been unfairly dismissed.
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Adrian Twomey
- Nov 4
- 3 min
WRC Considers Impact of Railway Worker's Imprisonment
This week we look at a recent decision of the WRC in which a railway worker was dismissed after he was imprisoned.
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Adrian Twomey
- Oct 27
- 3 min
Time is of the Essence in Employment Cases
This week we look at not one, but two, recent decisions of the Labour Court that hinged on statutory time limits.
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Adrian Twomey
- Oct 19
- 3 min
Worker Constructively Dismissed After Employer Refuses to Permit Trade Union Representation
This week we look at a recent case involving refusal by an employer to permit an employee representation by a trade union official.
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Adrian Twomey
- Oct 13
- 3 min
Sexual Harassment Case in Café Raises Questions
This week we look at a case involving sexual harassment at a Irish café.
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Adrian Twomey
- Oct 6
- 4 min
Claim by Labour Court Member Raises Serious Issues
We look at a claim by a member of the Labour Court that the termination of his employment as such was unlawful.
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Adrian Twomey
- Sep 29
- 3 min
Felines, Facebook, Depression and Discrimination at the WRC
This week we discuss a case involving the consideration of issues around social media, mental health and employment equality.
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Adrian Twomey
- Sep 22
- 3 min
Dublin Airport Authority Sued After Alleged Bullying
This week we discuss a case involving staff at Dublin airport, a facebook photo, bullying allegations and an alleged constructive dismissal.
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Adrian Twomey
- Sep 15
- 3 min
Dunnes Stores Worker Dismissed after Alleged Sexual Offence
We discuss a recent case in which Dunnes Stores dismissed an employee after his arrest was reported in a newspaper.
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Adrian Twomey
- Sep 2
- 2 min
Whistleblowing Teacher Awarded €43,000
We examine the recent case of a teacher and whistleblower awarded €43,000 after his school refused him continued employment.
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Adrian Twomey
- Aug 25
- 3 min
Chamber of Commerce Counts the Cost of CEO's Credit Card Dismissal
We look at a WRC case in which a CEO was dismissed due to his social media activity and use of a company credit card.
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Adrian Twomey
- Aug 19
- 3 min
Powerscourt Hotel, Pay Cuts and a Pastry Chef: A Tale of Constructive Dismissal
We look at another recent constructive dismissal case at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC).
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Adrian Twomey
- Aug 12
- 3 min
Employee Awarded €58,000 for Discriminatory Dismissal
Our Adrian Twomey discusses a recent WRC award of €58,000 to an employee who was prevented from returning to work after sick leave.
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Adrian Twomey
- Aug 5
- 3 min
Minister for Justice Escapes Prison Racism Liability
Review of a Labour Court decision in a case that centred on the issue of racial abuse and harassment in the Irish prison system.
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Adrian Twomey
- Jul 29
- 4 min
Publisher Escapes Liability in Sexual Harassment Case
Labour Court explains how employers can defend sexual harassment claims.
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Adrian Twomey
- Jul 22
- 3 min
Was Complaint Against Newspaper "Frivolous or Vexatious"?
The WRC considers when a case will be deemed to be frivolous or vexatious.
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Adrian Twomey
- Jul 16
- 5 min
Teacher Barred from Making Further Complaints
Teacher prohibited from continuing to sue employer and Minister.
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