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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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Adrian Twomey
Sep 22, 20223 min read
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.
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Adrian Twomey
Sep 15, 20223 min read
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.
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Adrian Twomey
Sep 2, 20222 min read
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.
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Adrian Twomey
Aug 19, 20223 min read
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).
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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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Adrian Twomey
Jul 22, 20223 min read
Was Complaint Against Newspaper "Frivolous or Vexatious"?
The WRC considers when a case will be deemed to be frivolous or vexatious.
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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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Adrian Twomey
Jul 11, 20223 min read
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.
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Adrian Twomey
Jun 30, 20223 min read
Mistakes by both Employer and Employee Prove Costly
Dismissal found to be unfair but employer escapes serious award.
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atwomey76
Jun 24, 20225 min read
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.
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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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atwomey76
Jun 3, 20222 min read
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.
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atwomey76
May 11, 20222 min read
Lecturer Awarded €10,000 After Holiday Rights Breached
WRC awards €10,000 to Lecturer after Holiday Rights Breached
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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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atwomey76
May 7, 20213 min read
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...
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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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