New Motivation Test in Whistleblowing
The European Union (Protection of Trade Secrets) Regulation 2018 was implemented on 9 June 2018 and introduces an amendment to the Protected Disclosures Act 2014. […]
Employer Loses €7,500 for Employee Working Excessive Hours Outside of Normal Working Time
Grainne O’Hara v Kepak Convenience Foods Unlimited Background Ms. O’Hara (the complainant) who was employed as a Business Development Executive for Kepak (the respondent), took […]
Major Reform to Pensions in Ireland
In February this year, the government announced plans to introduce an automatic enrolment system to boost pension savings as part of a major reform to […]
Employee Surveillance – Is It Legal?
While it may be a controversial issue amongst staff members, workplace monitoring is a legitimate and legal method that employers can implement to protect their […]
High Court Finds Hotel Worker was Unfairly Dismissed After Altercation with the Managing Director
A recent High Court decision to uphold the unfair dismissal ruling by an Employment Appeals Tribunal and held by the Circuit Court in Eugene Young […]
Contract of Employment – Terms Required by Statute
One of the most common oversights attributable to Employers in Ireland is failing to provide all employees with a contract of employment – meeting minimum […]
