Equality

Mar 252 min read

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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Disability-Related Constructive Dismissal Claim Considered

Elizabeth Murphy

Aug 14, 20234 min read

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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Employer Succeeds with Astonishing Defence at WRC

Adrian Twomey

May 1, 20233 min read

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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WRC Considers Issues of Absence and Disability

Adrian Twomey

Feb 3, 20234 min read

WRC Considers Issues of Absence and Disability

We look at a recent WRC case involving issues of absence and disability.

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Substantial Award for Art Teacher "Dismissed" Due to Pregnancy

Adrian Twomey

Dec 21, 20223 min read

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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Labour Court Provides Clarity on "Light Duties" and "Reasonable Accommodation"

Adrian Twomey

Dec 2, 20223 min read

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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Time is of the Essence in Employment Cases

Adrian Twomey

Oct 27, 20223 min read

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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Claim by Labour Court Member Raises Serious Issues

Adrian Twomey

Oct 6, 20224 min read

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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Felines, Facebook, Depression and Discrimination at the WRC

Adrian Twomey

Sep 29, 20223 min read

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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Employee Awarded €58,000 for Discriminatory Dismissal

Adrian Twomey

Aug 12, 20223 min read

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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Minister for Justice Escapes Prison Racism Liability

Adrian Twomey

Aug 5, 20223 min read

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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Publisher Escapes Liability in Sexual Harassment Case

Adrian Twomey

Jul 29, 20224 min read

Publisher Escapes Liability in Sexual Harassment Case

Labour Court explains how employers can defend sexual harassment claims.

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Teacher Barred from Making Further Complaints

Adrian Twomey

Jul 16, 20225 min read

Teacher Barred from Making Further Complaints

Teacher prohibited from continuing to sue employer and Minister.

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Teacher Sues After School Refuses to Increase Hours

Adrian Twomey

Jun 17, 20223 min read

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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Judge Brain finds Comments on Baldness are Sex Harassment

atwomey76

May 12, 20222 min read

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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Further €25,000 Awarded to our Client by Workplace Relations Commission in Equality Decision

Adrian Twomey

Feb 24, 20221 min read

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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Retirement Mess Continues to Create Friction

atwomey76

Mar 5, 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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atwomey76

Feb 5, 20211 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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Virtual Hearings to Commence in Employment Law Cases

atwomey76

Sep 23, 20201 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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Can Employers Simply Change Maternity Pay Policies Without Prior Notice?

atwomey76

Jul 10, 20202 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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