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Employer Ends Up Paying for Employee's Unauthorised Holiday
This week we look at a recent WRC case in which an employee claimed to have been unfairly dismissed after he took annual leave.
Elizabeth Murphy
Jan 31, 20244 min read
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€25,000 for Retail Worker with 'Appalling' Absence Record
We look at High Court decision in which an employee sought damages after discovering that her employer kept a P.I.'s report on her file.
Adrian Twomey
Feb 9, 20234 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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Agency Worker “Manoeuvred” Out of Employment
This week we look at a recent WRC case in which an agency worker claimed to have been unfairly dismissed after she took maternity leave.
Adrian Twomey
Jan 12, 20233 min read
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Labour Court Rules on Chef's Constructive Dismissal Claim
This week we look at a recent Labour Court case in which a chef claimed to have been constructively dismissed.
Adrian Twomey
Dec 27, 20223 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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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.
Adrian Twomey
Dec 2, 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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Mistakes by both Employer and Employee Prove Costly
Dismissal found to be unfair but employer escapes serious award.
Adrian Twomey
Jun 30, 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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