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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.
Adrian Twomey
Sep 29, 20223 min read
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Dublin Airport Authority Sued After Alleged Bullying
This week we discuss a case involving staff at Dublin airport, a facebook photo, bullying allegations and an alleged constructive dismissal.
Adrian Twomey
Sep 22, 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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Powerscourt Hotel, Pay Cuts and a Pastry Chef: A Tale of Constructive Dismissal
We look at another recent constructive dismissal case at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC).
Adrian Twomey
Aug 19, 20223 min read
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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.
Adrian Twomey
Aug 12, 20223 min read
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Was Complaint Against Newspaper "Frivolous or Vexatious"?
The WRC considers when a case will be deemed to be frivolous or vexatious.
Adrian Twomey
Jul 22, 20223 min read
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Teacher Barred from Making Further Complaints
Teacher prohibited from continuing to sue employer and Minister.
Adrian Twomey
Jul 16, 20225 min read
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WRC Considers Extension of Time Limit for Bringing Claims
Our Adrian Twomey discussed a recent decision on the time limit within which claims of unfair dismissal must be filed.
Adrian Twomey
Jul 11, 20223 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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Snapchat Post Leads to Unfair Dismissal of Healthcare Assistant
Our Adrian Twomey looks at the determination of the Labour Court in the case of Esker Property Holdings Limited v Tyrrell.
atwomey76
Jun 24, 20225 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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Hotel Worker Sues Over Reduced COVID-19 Hours
The COVID-19 pandemic saw workers across Ireland working reduced hours or being laid off. We discuss one such case here.
atwomey76
Jun 4, 20222 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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The "Right" to Disconnect: Much Ado About Nothing?
There has been enormous chatter online and in the media about the introduction of the so-called “Right to Disconnect” in Ireland since...
atwomey76
May 7, 20213 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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