The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), in conjunction with the Equality Authority, has today published a study showing that one in eight ... Read More
14 December 2012 By Keith Canavan
In a very curious case, an employer has failed to give evidence to a Tribunal in a matter where an employee was claiming Constructive Dismissal. In ... Read More
10 December 2012 By Keith Canavan
In an almost hidden part of Budget 2013, the Government has abolished the Redundancy Rebate scheme for employers. Up until now, an employer was able ... Read More
06 December 2012 By Keith Canavan
The 2013 budget has just been announced and we have been promised the worst is over. Today's Budget announced €3.5 billion in spending cuts and tax me... Read More
05 December 2012 By Keith Canavan
Further to our recent posting on settlement agreements, a recent EAT case provides some useful points for Employers who may wish to utilise this metho... Read More
03 December 2012 By Keith Canavan
With the changing face of the Irish social landscape the rights of fathers in the workplace are coming to the fore. The question often arises as to w... Read More
02 December 2012 By Keith Canavan
With three public holidays falling during the Christmas period, this article will outline the entitlements that all employees have in respect of th... Read More
It’s simple, concise and easy to understand. Each month we represent a letter of the alphabet and associate a few words in health and safety ... Read More
Every year, at this time, we in Peninsula’s Health and Safety Consultancy are amazed by the press and media reports quoting health and safety as the r... Read More
Generally speaking an employer is only required to deal with conflict which occurs inside the workplace. However, what happens when two employees beco... Read More
Introduction The recent publication of the NERA quarterly update covering January to September 2012 has provided some useful insights into the ... Read More
Last week's EAT decisions showed an interesting case which employers should take notice of. This case centred around the dismissal of an employee and ... Read More
28 November 2012 By Keith Canavan