Understanding Redundancy in the Workplace as a worker
Facing redundancy can be a challenging experience for employees, especially when it seems that the reasons behind it are unjust. In this article, Setanta Solicitors will explore the factors that constitute genuine redundancy and the signs that might indicate otherwise. Redundancy, also known as being made redundant, happens when an employee loses their job due to organizational restructuring,...
Lawful termination of employment contracts
Although a seemingly straightforward question of what precisely is a lawful termination, the answer to it is not as simple as one might assume.
In today’s world, Human Resource departments often face challenges when it comes to understanding the appropriate procedures for dismissing employees. This is evident from the fact that unfair dismissal ranked as the third most common complaint...
Constructive Dismissal Claims
“Constructive dismissal” is the term used where an employee is forced, by the behaviour or conduct of their employer, to quit their employment. This is contrasted with actual dismissal where the employer has terminated the employment.
Pregnancy Discrimination Claims
In this article, our legal team delves into the various aspects of pregnancy protections in Ireland, including the legal framework, types of discrimination, available remedies, and the importance of employers going beyond legal compliance to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace for pregnant women.
Employment Contracts
Whilst parties are familiar with the requirements to be furnished with the terms of their employment they are not strictly speaking required to furnish a full employment contract although it is best practice to do so and preferable.
According to the law, employers are not obligated to provide your terms of employment in a specific contract format. However, you are entitled to receive certain...
Data Access Requests and your rights under GDPR
The use of data and rights of access to personal data are governed by the General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR. This is an EU Regulation, and has been in force in Ireland since 2018. GDPR governs how your data is collected, how it is used, and how you can access your data.
Pensions
A pension is a tax efficient savings plan which allows individuals to set aside part of their income, during their career, to provide an income for themselves after retirement.
Employment Harassment and Sexual Harassment
Harassment is a pattern of intentional or reckless conduct which distresses and is harmful. Sexual Harassment differs from Harassment in one key way; the unwanted conduct is of a sexual nature.
Duties of Irish Company Directors and Company Secretaries
Irish company officers are the Directors of the Company and the Company Secretary.
The officers in a company have obligations under of the Companies Acts.
The Legal Difference between a Partnership and a Company
When a business is being formed, important consideration must be placed on the desires of the operators of the business. What is a Partnership? What is a Company? What are the Key Differences between partnership and a company?
