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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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May 7, 20213 min read
Retirement Mess Continues to Create Friction
The ongoing uncertainty around the legality of standard retirement ages appears to have been behind a verbal fracas in the Labour Court.
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Mar 5, 20213 min read
Seismic Shift in the 'Gig Economy' Landscape as UK Supreme Court rules on Status of Uber Drivers
The UK Supreme Court has handed down a landmark judgment in relation to the status of Uber drivers.
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Feb 19, 20213 min read
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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Feb 11, 20213 min read
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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Feb 9, 20213 min read
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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Feb 5, 20211 min read
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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Sep 23, 20201 min read
Are Minimum Wage Rates in Construction Unconstitutional?
An important High Court judgement has significant consequences in relation to wages in the construction sector.
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Jul 29, 20203 min read
Can Employers Simply Change Maternity Pay Policies Without Prior Notice?
Employer found liable after changing employee maternity pay benefits.
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Jul 10, 20202 min read
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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Jun 12, 20202 min read
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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Jun 4, 20201 min read
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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May 26, 20201 min read
LSRA approves Jacob and Twomey Solicitors as LLP
Jacob and Twomey Solicitors authorised by LSRA to operate as an LLP.
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May 23, 20201 min read
Can Employees Refuse to Return to Work?
Adrian Twomey Solicitors clarifies when employees may lawfully refuse to return to work after COVID-19 closures.
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May 23, 20202 min read
COVID-19 PUP to Continue?
Jacob and Twomey Solicitors update on the Irish Government's COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment (PUP) Scheme.
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May 20, 20202 min read
Health & Safety Authority has "not looked at" cost of implementing Protocol
The Health and Safety Authority have stated that they have not looked at the cost to employers of implementing the Government's Protocol.
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May 20, 20201 min read
Workplace Relations Commission to Offer Virtual Hearings
The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has announced proposed guidelines and procedures aimed at facilitating virtual hearings.
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May 20, 20201 min read
No Inspections by Health and Safety Authority
Jacob and Twomey Solicitors, Enniscorthy, comment on reports regarding inspections by the Health and Safety Authority.
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May 12, 20201 min read
Webinar on COVID-19 & Employment Law
Our Adrian Twomey provides guidance in a webinar on COVID-19 and employment law.
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May 10, 20201 min read
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