Tag: contract of employment
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How to Draft an Employment Contract-What Express Terms Should Be Included?
An employment contract in Irish employment law is made up of implied terms and express terms. Implied terms fall into 4 categories: 1. Those implied by statute 2. Terms implied by custom and practice 3. Terms implied by law 4. Terms implied by collective agreements in unionized employment. There is nothing the employer can do…
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Changing a Contract of Employment in Ireland
Changing or varying the terms and conditions of a contract of employment can only be done with the agreement of the parties. An employer is leaving him/herself open to a successful claim if he imposes changes to a contractual entitlement unilaterally. It is worth noting that agreement can be express, implied, or by acquiescence. (See…
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Do You Make Costly Mistakes in These 13 Areas as an Irish Employer?
Being an employer in Ireland is a difficult challenge at the best of times. There is a huge body of employment law which places fairly onerous obligations on the employer. There are key areas of possible friction for you as an employer and which can lead to costly and expensive mistakes in your dealings with…
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The Contract Of Employment-the Essentials
The contract of employment in Ireland is made up of both express terms and implied terms with the Terms of Employment (Information) Act, 1994 stipulating that certain basic information must be given to the employee in writing. This includes the names and addresses of both employer and employee, the place of work, the title of…