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
- 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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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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Adrian Twomey
- Jun 17
- 3 min
Teacher Sues After School Refuses to Increase Hours
Our Adrian Twomey reviews the WRC decision in the case of A Teacher v A Board of Management, ADJ-00026152.
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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
- Jun 4
- 2 min
Hotel Worker Sues Over Reduced COVID-19 Hours
The COVID-19 pandemic saw workers across Ireland working reduced hours or being laid off. We discuss one such case here.
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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
- May 11
- 2 min
Lecturer Awarded €10,000 After Holiday Rights Breached
WRC awards €10,000 to Lecturer after Holiday Rights Breached
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Adrian Twomey
- Feb 24
- 1 min
Further €25,000 Awarded to our Client by Workplace Relations Commission in Equality Decision
We are pleased to note that the Workplace Relations Commission has awarded €25,000 to our client, a third-level lecturer, after finding...
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atwomey76
- Jun 25, 2021
- 3 min
Supreme Court weighs in on Employment Law Issues
The first half of 2021 has certainly seen some dramatic developments from an employment law perspective. Leaving aside the enormous...
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atwomey76
- May 7, 2021
- 3 min
The "Right" to Disconnect: Much Ado About Nothing?
There has been enormous chatter online and in the media about the introduction of the so-called “Right to Disconnect” in Ireland since...
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atwomey76
- Feb 5, 2021
- 1 min
New Guidelines on Workplace Bullying
The Workplace Relations Commission and the Health and Safety Authority have teamed up to promote a new Code of Practice for Employers and Em
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