WRC considers issues of Gender, Strength and Discrimination
This week we look at a recent Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) employment equality case in which the Adjudication Officer was...
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Elizabeth Murphy
Aug 14, 20234 min
Disability-Related Constructive Dismissal Claim Considered
We look at a WRC case that centred on whether or not the Complainant suffered discrimination on grounds of disability.
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Adrian Twomey
May 24, 20235 min
Labour Court Overturns WRC Decision on Dismissal of Pregnant Worker
This week we look at a recent Labour Court case regarding the alleged dismissal of a pregnant worker during her maternity leave.
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Adrian Twomey
Feb 3, 20234 min
WRC Considers Issues of Absence and Disability
We look at a recent WRC case involving issues of absence and disability.
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Adrian Twomey
Dec 21, 20223 min
Substantial Award for Art Teacher "Dismissed" Due to Pregnancy
This week we look at a recent WRC case in which an art teacher was found to have been dismissed due to her pregnancy.
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Adrian Twomey
Dec 2, 20223 min
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
Oct 27, 20223 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 13, 20223 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
Sep 29, 20223 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
Aug 12, 20223 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, 20223 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, 20224 min
Publisher Escapes Liability in Sexual Harassment Case
Labour Court explains how employers can defend sexual harassment claims.
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