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
- May 1
- 3 min
Employer Succeeds with Astonishing Defence at WRC
This week we look at a recent WRC discrimination case in which the employer succeeded with an astonishing line of defence.
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Adrian Twomey
- Feb 3
- 4 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, 2022
- 3 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, 2022
- 3 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 13, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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
- Aug 5, 2022
- 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 22, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 5 min
Teacher Barred from Making Further Complaints
Teacher prohibited from continuing to sue employer and Minister.
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Adrian Twomey
- Jun 17, 2022
- 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
- May 12, 2022
- 2 min
Judge Brain finds Comments on Baldness are Sex Harassment
Judge Brain finds Comments on Baldness are Sex Harassment. Our Adrian Twomey looks at a recent UK Employment Tribunal decision.
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Adrian Twomey
- Feb 24, 2022
- 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
- Mar 5, 2021
- 3 min
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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