1. Introduction Industrial relations law has been undergoing a bit of an overhaul in the last 6 years with seminal High Court and Supreme C... Read More
24 September 2013 By Rory Dowling
Anyone directly or indirectly involved in work at height: employers, employees, supervisors, the self-employed, those in control of work premises have... Read More
The 24 Hour Advice Service has recently taken a couple of calls about the need for childproof socket covers in playgroups and nurseries. Some consulta... Read More
A number of changes are to take place with the internship scheme JobBridge, as announced by Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton, who said that ... Read More
As reported on RTE.ie the Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said he expects to see proposals for improved collective bargaining rights for trade unions lat... Read More
20 September 2013 By Rory Dowling
As reported by thejournal.ie a number of changes are to take place with the internship scheme JobBridge, as announced by Minister for Social Protectio... Read More
19 September 2013 By Rory Dowling
We have posted previously of a case where a worker was injured in her duties due to the employers failure to provide a safe way of carrying out the wo... Read More
17 September 2013 By Rory Dowling
As reported in Health & Safety Review, a midwife, who suffered a fractured wrist after slipping on a wet floor, was awarded €48,820 damages by the... Read More
12 September 2013 By Rory Dowling
Last night’s TV3 programme ‘caught on camera’ highlighted the fraudulent use of tills and other workplace systems, continuing with employees who make ... Read More
11 September 2013 By Rory Dowling
Claims taken under the Payment of Wages Act for a reduction in wages may be at an end following a decision in a recent case from the EAT. Traditionall... Read More
06 September 2013 By Rory Dowling
In organisations where an employer recognises a Union for negotiation purposes, a Company will engage with Unions on issues affecting their employees ... Read More
04 September 2013 By Rory Dowling
You may recall a recent post on a case involving a member of the Gardai who had claimed she was Bullied and Harassed in her role. This case was notabl... Read More
30 August 2013 By Rory Dowling