Do I need representation at the Workplace Relations Commission?
In this article, our primary focus will be on the significance of legal representation during WRC hearings. These hearings can be conducted either in person or virtually, providing both employees and employers with a platform to present their cases and relevant evidence. An adjudication officer presides over the proceedings, overseeing the hearing and ultimately rendering a decision....
Explaining the Domino’s Pizza Supreme Court Case and its Potential Implications
There is anticipation over the impending decision in the Supreme Court regarding Karshan (Midlands) trading as Dominos Pizza -v- Revenue Commissions.
It has the potential to settle the status of employee -v self employed contracts in Irish law which are widely used.
An overview of company policies and procedures in employment law
Under European and Irish law, company employment policies and procedures are required to be consistent with employment law regulations designed to protect and include workers from all backgrounds, as well as regulate employees’ obligations to their employer. Where the employment policies are not consistent with legislation then those clauses will be unenforceable.
These requirements are set...
Restraint of Trade Clauses in Employment Contracts: Safeguarding Business Interests
Restrictive covenants, or restraint of trade clauses play a pivotal role in employment contracts. Crafting a lawful restrictive covenant requires maintaining the delicate balance between an employee’s right to pursue livelihood and an employer’s need to protect its legitimate business interests. At Setanta Solicitors, we offer comprehensive legal guidance to both employers and...
Equality and Equal Status Claims
Discrimination is when a person is treated less favourably than another person is, has been or would be treated in a comparable situation on any of the nine protected grounds.
What is discriminatory treatment is laid out in the Employment Equality Act (The Act).
Retirement and Forced Retirement
In Ireland, there are protections and regulations set out to assist in retirement. This article will outline the age of retirement, circumstances surrounding retirement, and forced retirements.
Part-Time and Fixed-Term Employment
Most employees are employed using a type of contract called a contract of indefinite duration. This means that the employee will remain employed until they resign from their position or are dismissed. There also exist other forms of employment contracts. The two that will be discussed in this article are part-time and fixed-term employment.
Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023: Enhancing Employee Well-being and Protections
On the 3rd of July 2023, a significant milestone in employment legislation was achieved with the enactment of the ‘Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023’. This legislation introduces several important provisions aimed at promoting employee well-being and safeguarding their rights in the workplace.
One of the standout features of this act is the establishment of two new...
Lessons from O’Brien v Deadline Direct Ltd: A Cautionary Tale for Preventing Workplace Harassment and Discrimination
The recent case of ‘O’Brien v Deadline Direct Ltd t/a Deadline Couriers’ serves as a significant cautionary reminder to employers about the pressing need to address and prevent harassment and discrimination in the workplace.
This case stands out as a rare instance where the maximum compensation was granted by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). In this case the injured party was...
Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment
Under Irish law there is law which sets out a minimum period of notice to be given when employers and employees want to terminate a contract of employment.
This is set out in the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act, 1973, which is explained in detail in this article.
This Act also sets out the type of information Employees are also entitled to be provided with about their employment.
