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Kettles, COVID and Conflict: WRC considers 'Constructive Dismissal' Claim
We look at a recent WRC case in which the Adjudication Officer was required to consider the law on constructive dismissals.
Adrian Twomey
Mar 2, 20233 min read
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WRC Considers Issues of Absence and Disability
We look at a recent WRC case involving issues of absence and disability.
Adrian Twomey
Feb 3, 20234 min read
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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.
Adrian Twomey
Dec 21, 20223 min read
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Employee Dismissed After Rehab for Cocaine Addiction
This week we look at a recent WRC case in which an employee was dismissed after attending rehab to treat his cocaine addiction.
Adrian Twomey
Dec 14, 20222 min read
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WRC Considers Impact of Railway Worker's Imprisonment
This week we look at a recent decision of the WRC in which a railway worker was dismissed after he was imprisoned.
Adrian Twomey
Nov 4, 20223 min read
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Sexual Harassment Case in Café Raises Questions
This week we look at a case involving sexual harassment at a Irish café.
Adrian Twomey
Oct 13, 20223 min read
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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.
Adrian Twomey
Sep 15, 20223 min read
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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.
Adrian Twomey
Sep 2, 20222 min read
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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.
Adrian Twomey
Jun 17, 20223 min read
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Lidl Escapes Serious Punishment After Unfair Dismissal
Lidl Escapes Serious Punishment After Unfair Dismissal
atwomey76
Jun 10, 20223 min read
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Lecturer Awarded €10,000 After Holiday Rights Breached
WRC awards €10,000 to Lecturer after Holiday Rights Breached
atwomey76
May 11, 20222 min read
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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...
Adrian Twomey
Feb 24, 20221 min read
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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
atwomey76
Feb 5, 20211 min read
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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...
atwomey76
Sep 23, 20201 min read
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