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
- 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
- Jul 11
- 3 min
WRC Considers Extension of Time Limit for Bringing Claims
Our Adrian Twomey discussed a recent decision on the time limit within which claims of unfair dismissal must be filed.
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Adrian Twomey
- Jun 30
- 3 min
Mistakes by both Employer and Employee Prove Costly
Dismissal found to be unfair but employer escapes serious award.
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atwomey76
- Jun 24
- 5 min
Snapchat Post Leads to Unfair Dismissal of Healthcare Assistant
Our Adrian Twomey looks at the determination of the Labour Court in the case of Esker Property Holdings Limited v Tyrrell.
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atwomey76
- Jun 10
- 3 min
Lidl Escapes Serious Punishment After Unfair Dismissal
Lidl Escapes Serious Punishment After Unfair Dismissal
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atwomey76
- May 27
- 2 min
Care Assistant Dismissed After Criminal Conviction Discovered
Care Assistant Dismissed After Criminal Conviction Discovered
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atwomey76
- Feb 11, 2021
- 3 min
When is Redundancy NOT a Fair Dismissal?
A recent Labour Court decision has once again shone a spotlight on the circumstances in which a redundancy may be unfair.
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atwomey76
- Feb 9, 2021
- 3 min
No Constructive Dismissal in Case of Alleged Bullying Where Employee Refused Mediation
The Labour Court has found that there was no constructive dismissal in the case of an employee who declined his employer's offer of...
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atwomey76
- Sep 23, 2020
- 1 min
Virtual Hearings to Commence in Employment Law Cases
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on almost every aspect of life over the course of this year. One of the consequences was the cessation...
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atwomey76
- Jun 12, 2020
- 2 min
HR Professional's Dismissal deemed Fair
The WRC (Workplace Relations Commission) has determined that it was fair to dismiss a HR Professional based on her conduct.
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atwomey76
- Jun 4, 2020
- 1 min
Constitutional Challenge to Legitimacy of WRC Decided
The High Court has recently decided a significant case in which the legitimacy of the WRC was challenged.
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atwomey76
- May 26, 2020
- 1 min
Cleaner Awarded €11,000 for Unfair Dismissal
A cleaner has been awarded €11,000 by the Workplace Relations Commission after she was unfairly dismissed by her employer.
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