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.
Setanta Landers on iProperty Radio – Locals Only Rule in Planning
On #PropertyRoundup host Carol Tallon chats to Setanta Landers, Parter and Setanta Solicitors regarding the Locals Only Rule in Planning. This Rule prioritises local residents in rural construction and its potentially discriminatory nature has been criticised with the European Union highlighting legal concerns reminiscent of the 2013 Flemish Decree case in Belgium.
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.
Recent Supreme Court Case Relating to Suspension of Employees
This significant Supreme Court case ‘O’Sullivan V HSE’ considered, in May 2023, the question of an employer’s rights to suspend an employees and the procedure involved.
The interpretation by the Supreme Court, so recently, is of enormous relevance for both employees and employers who may be dealing with suspension processes.
“Locals Only” Rules in Irish Planning Law
The “Locals Only” rules have their roots in the Sustainable Rural Housing guidelines established in 2005. These regulations bestow upon individuals from the local area the exclusive privilege to build in the open countryside, a right that is not extended to non-local residents to the same extent, if at all.
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