NEWS | Jacob and Twomey Solicitors, Enniscorthy

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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Seismic Shift in the 'Gig Economy' Landscape as UK Supreme Court rules on Status of Uber Drivers

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Feb 19, 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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When is Redundancy NOT a Fair Dismissal?

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Feb 11, 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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No Constructive Dismissal in Case of Alleged Bullying Where Employee Refused Mediation

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Feb 9, 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 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

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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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Are Minimum Wage Rates in Construction Unconstitutional?

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Jul 29, 20203 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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Can Employers Simply Change Maternity Pay Policies Without Prior Notice?

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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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Jun 12, 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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Constitutional Challenge to Legitimacy of WRC Decided

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Jun 4, 20201 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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Cleaner Awarded €11,000 for Unfair Dismissal

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May 26, 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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LSRA approves Jacob and Twomey Solicitors as LLP

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May 23, 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, 20202 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 20, 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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Health & Safety Authority has "not looked at" cost of implementing Protocol

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May 20, 20201 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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Workplace Relations Commission to Offer Virtual Hearings

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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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No Inspections by Health and Safety Authority

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May 12, 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 10, 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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