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Bite Size HR: Spain Look to Change Long Working Hours

With the current discussions ongoing in relation to Croke Park II and the increasing of working hours for public sector workers, authorities in Spain ... Read More

17 May 2013 By Keith Canavan

BusinessSafe: Mental Health in the Workplace

Mental health in the workplace is becoming more and more of a hot topic in Irish HR and employment law discussions. Through medical research it has ... Read More

16 May 2013 By Keith Canavan

The Supreme Court REA Decision Simplified

In our post on 09 May 2013, Peninsula brought you breaking news that it had been ruled by the Supreme Court that the system of creating Registered Emp... Read More

14 May 2013 By Keith Canavan

Bite Size HR: Bus Eireann Set for Strike Action

As reported on RTE.ie the largest union at Bus Eireann has said its members will go on strike and place pickets on depots from Sunday if management ... Read More

09 May 2013 By Keith Canavan

Supreme Court Rule REAs to be Unconstitutional

In breaking news it has been ruled today by the Supreme Court that the system of creating Registered Employment Agreements (REAs) in accordance with t... Read More

09 May 2013 By Keith Canavan

Social Networking - Employers Beware!! Attend our Free Workshop on this Growing Workplace Concern

Peninsula Business Services, Ireland’s leading employment law consultancy, is running a free workshop to tackle the growing issue of Social Networking... Read More

07 May 2013 By Keith Canavan

Is a change of location grounds for redundancy?

From time to time, an employer may decide to move premises or relocate due to economic or business needs. But when is a relocation 'redundancy' and w... Read More

03 May 2013 By Keith Canavan

Community Employment Scheme Workers Make Pay Claim Against Employer instead of FaS

A group of Community Employment (CE) Scheme workers recently had their claim for payment of wages against an employer heard by a Tribunal. The case co... Read More

30 April 2013 By Keith Canavan

Peninsula A-Z App Now Available for Android Users

The Peninsula Ireland A-Z of Employment Law App is now available for Android users via the Android App Store. The app offers essential tips and advic... Read More

30 April 2013 By Keith Canavan

The issue of Theft - Is it clearcut dishonesty?

A recent case has prompted the question of when is theft actually theft? It is a serious allegation for any employer to make, and one which can potent... Read More

29 April 2013 By Keith Canavan

Employee Granted Injunction After Threatening to "Come to Work Armed"

In Ireland, the use of employment injunctions is increasing, particularly in situations where an employee believes they have been wrongfully dismissed... Read More

28 April 2013 By Keith Canavan

Weapons of Mass Destruction - on your back seat!

Minister for Transport, Leo Varakdar was in the media spotlight recently in relation to consulting with the Road Safety Authority about keeping dogs r... Read More

28 April 2013 By Keith Canavan

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